The Comune di Pompei has ordered the closure of the entire Capoluogo school complex for Friday, 6 November 2026.
The closure follows reports of rodents and concerns about hygiene in areas used by pupils.
According to Metropolis Web, the closure will allow extraordinary deratting and sanitation work, followed by ventilation and cleaning of the school environments.
The affected school is the Istituto Comprensivo Pompei 1 - Capoluogo, at Via Colle S. Bartolomeo, 11, in Pompei.
Regular activities are expected to resume on Monday, 9 November, subject to any new technical issues.
