CITY OF ILAGAN, Isabela - As cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) cases soared anew in Isabela, the schools' division has suspended classes and other teaching-related activities for 12 days from January 17 to January 28 this year. Schools division superintendent Dr. Madelyn Macalling, in her memorandum released on Friday, said "all synchronous and asynchronous classes shall be put on hold while submission of academic requirements and conduct of other teaching-related activities must be moved to a later date." Macalling said she consulted the Isabela provincial government officials and higher-ups of the education department on the decision. "Private schools, in consultation with their respective parents' associations, may exercise their own discretion relative to the suspension of classes and K to 12 learning activities when Covid-19 risks in their respective areas are high," she added. She said private schools may opt to follow the order at the discr