Asbestos Scare in Australian Schools

Many schools in Australia will close on Monday. This is because of a problem with play sand. The sand might have a dangerous material called asbestos in it.

Kmart and Target, two big stores, sold this sand. They have now taken it off their shelves. The government says the risk is low, but they want to be careful.

Some schools are being checked. This might take a few days. The sand was used in many schools. People who touched the sand don't need to see a doctor right now.