Covid-19: Portugal closes all medical schools after 31 cases confirmed in the country
Elisabeth Mahase
Abstract
Portugal has temporarily closed all its medical schools in an attempt to slow the transmission of covid-19, after 39 cases were confirmed (as of 10 March). The decision was announced by the National Council of Medical Schools as a way of reducing contact between students and teachers who treat patients. Around 12 500 students are affected. The move follows the Italian government’s decision to close all schools and universities across the country. Compared with Portugal, however, Italy has significantly more cases with over 9000 confirmed and more than 400 deaths. The Italian government has placed the entire country …
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