01 November 2020 – Educational institutions in Johor Baru temporarily closed

Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Education
Level of Jurisdiction: State
Lead People/Agency: Education Ministry

Overview: All educational institutions in Johor Baru are temporarily closed.
Full details here: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/10/30/covid-19-jb-schools-closed-due-to-area039s-red-zone-status

Type of Justification: Perception of an increased threat
Source of Evidence or Justification: National – government
Evidence/Justification: Increase in Covid-19 cases and because the district has been declared a red zone by the Health Ministry.