Doha: Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education has awarded a contract to disinfect government schools throughout the country which have been closed since the middle of March.

The contract will see Boecker disinfect 217 government schools on a weekly basis over the next 10 weeks with a 100% biodegradable, disinfectant that is non-toxic, non-corrosive and has no residual effect.

It is the first step in a planned extensive precaution and prevention control programme being implemented by the Ministry to safeguard the safety of all pupils, faculty, and staff throughout the country’s education system.

The Ministry said that this procedure is aimed at ensuring the wellbeing of students, faculty, and staff members during the Covid-19 outbreak.