Nearly 70 schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will close on Monday. (Photo: X/@BBCNews)

Nearly 70 schools in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will close on Monday after coloured play sand used in playgrounds and classrooms was recalled because some samples were found to contain asbestos, according to BBC News. The recall was issued by Kmart and Target.

ACT Education Minister Yvette Berry said inspections were continuing and that early air tests were “negative to airborne asbestos” at all schools. The government said people who have touched the sand do not need medical checks.

How the asbestos scare began

The ACCC said the risk of fibres becoming airborne or fine enough to inhale was “low”. The recall covers Active Sandtub 14 Piece Sand Castle Building Set and Blue

See Full Page