In a second story, IRIN examines the recent decision by the Afghan government to reopen the all schools to children from November 23 to December 12 to allow children to take exams, following a shut-down to stop the spread of H1N1. Universities, however, will remain closed through the end of the year. The article details preparations underway to prevent the spread of H1N1 upon the students return to the classroom (11/18).

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