MORE schools have suspended classes to give priority to the health and wellness of students and employees.

The University of Santo Tomas suspended classes and work from January 10 to 15.

It also announced that classes for the second term will start on Jan. 25 instead of Jan. 18.

UST also reminded the community to accomplish the health declaration form in ThoMEDSS daily and to avail of all available services “to help us cope during these difficult times.”

The Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila likewise suspended classes and onsite work from Jan. 10 to 16.

The school urged everyone to observe health protocols and to get vaccinated or booster shots.

Meanwhile, classes in all campuses of the National University will be suspended from Jan. 10 to 12.

Some schools in the National Capital Region earlier halted their classes and work amid the rising Covid19 cases.