A primary school in the Kurunegala area has been temporarily closed after around 15 students had complained of itchiness.
The ailing students have been admitted to the Ganewatta Divisional Hospital and it is reported that several students are still undergoing treatment.
The reason for this sudden ailment is yet to be ascertained.
The school, which has over 250 students, has been closed to disinfect all the classrooms, under the supervision of the Ganewatta MoH.
According to the Medical Health Officers, a school is usually closed down for 03 days if such a health concern occurs, but the school in question is to reopen tomorrow as the situation has been brought under control.
(Source : Aruna)
