Uganda, Oct. 15 -- Hundreds of schools across the country will remain closed today after failing to meet the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Last month, government gave the green light for schools and institutions to resume operations for finalists and candidate classes following a seven-month ban.

The Ministry of Education also set SOPs that schools had to meet before they are cleared to reopen, which include installing hand washing facilities and acquiring temperature gun.

However, some schools failed to meet some of these SOPs and will remain closed.

The affected parents have been advised to relocate their children to the neighbouring schools.

In Lango sub-region, more than 60 schools will not open after failing to me...