Coronavirus: E-learning extended for all Abu Dhabi schools

Coronavirus: E-learning extended for all Abu Dhabi schools

This is a precautionary measure to limit the spread of Covid-19 and to protect the schooling community.

Students of all academic levels in the UAE Capital will continue distance learning for three more weeks from January 17, the Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee has announced.

This is a "precautionary measure to limit the spread of Covid-19 and protect the health and safety of the schooling community,“ the committee said.

It urged parents, guardians and academic and administrative staff in all schools to get the Covid vaccine. This is to "protect themselves against the virus and help develop comprehensive protection for the wider community, which will accelerate the safe return to schools“.

The Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee announces the continuation of e-learning for all academic levels for three more weeks from 17 January, as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of Covid-19 and protect the health and safety of the schooling community. pic.twitter.com/jn5oukhmXO

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Students in the Capital were set to return to campus on January 17 after two weeks of distance learning in the new term.

Meanwhile, UAE public school students in Grades 9 to 12 “” referred to as Cycle 3 pupils