Several Belgian schools in Brussels and the Brabant region will remain closed on Monday following a late Sunday evening bomb alert, Reuters reports.
The Wallonie-Bruxelles Enseignement administration body announced the closure of 27 schools “in strict compliance with the precautionary principle.” The police are currently inspecting these schools, and further information is anticipated throughout the day.
The decision to close the schools comes as a precautionary measure following the bomb alert, with authorities taking necessary steps to ensure the safety and security of students and staff.