Schools and daycare centres in Attica to remain closed on Wednesday

All schools and day-care centres in the Attica will remain closed on Wednesday also, according to a decision taken by the Attica Region after consulting with the education and civil protection ministries, as well as local mayors and regional deputy governors.

"Our first priority remains the safety of pupils, their parents and teaching staff," said Attica Region governor George Patoulis on Tuesday, adding that the possibility of closing schools on Thursday will be decided after reassessing the situation in relation to the weather.

The decision to keep schools closed was taken in light of forecasts for icy conditions and very low temperatures on Wednesday, the fact that the majority of roads in municipalities are still blocked by snow and the need to observe measures to protect against the spread of Covid-19, which requires that classes be held with the windows open to provide good ventilation.

Patoulis noted that the severity of the weather had vindicated the decision to close schools and daycare centres on Monday and Tuesday.