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SINGAPORE: Over 1,900 second and third year students at Republic Polytechnic have signed an online petition for classes to be suspended for all students at least until July 1.
Currently, only first year students have been asked to stay at home and take online lessons until July 1 on the basis that they were the most likely to have come into contact with the students who were infected with the H1N1 virus.
19 new cases linked to the poly were identified on Sunday, bringing the total number of confirmed cases there to 49.
One of the petitioning students said they are unable to absent themselves because 50 per cent of their Grade Point Average is dependent on daily marks they receive in class.
The student added that their parents are also worried about the situation.
The polytechnic said it is aware of the petition. It added that the management will treat it with the same respect and seriousness as it does all official matters. - CNA/vm
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