France may close all schools over swine flu

The French government could close all schools in an attempt to curb the spread of swine flu, should the virus become more virulent in the autumn of 2009, France's Eeducation Minister Luc Chatel said ­on the 12 August 2009.

He said that in the event of a 'total pandemic' he was ready to order a total shutdown of all schools in France, during which time lessons for pupils aged between six and 17 would be broadcast on public television and radio and posted on the internet.

France24, 12.8.09: France ready to close all schools to combat swine flu http://www.france24.com/en/20090812-france-ready-close-all-schools-influenza-swine-flu-education

ESO: Background information: Novel flu virus http://www.europeansources.info/record/novel-flu-virus/

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