NEW DELHI: To prevent the possibility of spread of
coronavirus, the Delhi government has ordered immediate closure of primary
schools in the national capital till March 31, deputy chief minister
Manish Sisodia said on Thursday.
All Delhi government, aided, private and schools run by
civic bodies will remain shut, said Sisodia, who also holds the
education portfolio.
"As a precautionary measure to prevent the possibility of spread of COVID-19 amongst our children, Delhi Government has directed immediate closure of all
primary schools (Govt/ aided/ private/MCD/NDMC) till 31/3/20(sic)," Sisodia tweeted.