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Viral Fever Prompts Temporary Closure of Four Deniyaya Schools
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HealthEducationHOTThursday, May 7, 2026

Viral Fever Prompts Temporary Closure of Four Deniyaya Schools

TLDR

  • Deniyaya schools reopen May 13 after viral fever outbreak.

  • Contaminated water caused fever; 56 students affected.

  • Preschools in Deniyaya area remain closed this week.

Four schools within the Deniyaya Education Zone have been temporarily closed for May 7th and 8th, 2026, due to a rapidly spreading viral fever among students. The decision was made by Deniyaya Zonal Director of Education, Nishaka Hettigoda, based on recommendations from health authorities to prevent further transmission. The affected institutions are Deniyaya Central College, Deniyaya Rajapaksa Maha Vidyalaya, Deniyaya Saint Matthew's Bilingual School, and Pallekegama Siddhartha Vidyalaya. This step is intended to control the spread of the virus within the school community.

7 Updates

Update #8\u00b7 May 12 · 6:30 AM

Schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone are set to reopen tomorrow, May 13, following temporary closures due to a viral fever outbreak. The decision was confirmed by Southern Province Education Secretary Nishantha Pathirana and the Governor of Southern Province after a discussion on May 11th. Preparations, including the cleaning and establishment of a health-protected environment in school premises, were completed on May 11th and 12th. Approximately 56 students were affected by the fever. Preschools in the area will continue to remain closed this week.

Update #7\u00b7 May 12 · 5:17 AM

Preschools in the Deniyaya area will remain closed this week. The decision for the main schools to reopen on May 13 was confirmed during a discussion on May 11th attended by the Southern Province Governor.

Update #6\u00b7 May 12 · 1:31 AM

Four schools in Deniyaya, previously closed due to a viral fever outbreak, will reopen on Wednesday, May 13. The decision was confirmed by Southern Province Education Secretary Nishan Pathirana, following health and safety measures including the disinfection of school premises on May 11 and 12. Approximately 56 students were reported to have been affected by the fever.

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