Announcement for Prefectural Schools, Request for Elementary and Junior High School
On April 28th, Fukui Prefectural Governor Tatsuji Sugimoto made an announcement regarding the planned reopening of schools after Golden Week, from May 7th, stating, “for the time being, the school closures are to be extended.” The announcement was made in an emergency press conference regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection. The request, to continue school closures for elementary and junior high schools, was also made towards the Boards of Education across the prefecture’s municipalities. The length of time for the extension has not been established, but an announcement will be made at least one week before a proposed school reopening.