Face-to-face classes in NCR suspended starting Jan. 3- Abalos
Starting Monday, Jan. 3, face-to-face classes in Metro Manila schools have been suspended in compliance on the Alert Level 3 status over the metropolis, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced.
MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said the decision was reached during the meeting between the Department of Education and Metro Manila mayors on Sunday, Jan. 2.
"The suspension of face to face classes is automatic as Metro Manila goes under stricter alert level 3 status starting Monday until January 15 due to increase in COVID-19 cases and recorded cases of Omicron variant," said Abalos.
Abalos said they are appealing to the parents of the children in Metro Manila to make sure children stay at home for their safety amid the threat of rising infections.
On Sunday, the Department of Health reported 4,600 cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).