"It is necessary for us to be sheltered at home and protected". Luís Neves announces closure of schools and non-essential public services on Wednesday

The Minister of Internal Administration announced the closure of all schools at all levels of education and non-essential public services for Wednesday 11 November due to deteriorating weather conditions. The state of alert has been raised, and the closure of bridges is currently being evaluated if wind speeds continue to increase.

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If you have children in school or planned to visit a non-essential public service on Wednesday 11 November, all schools and these services will be closed; additionally, travel may be disrupted if bridges are closed due to high winds.

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