Schools in Puducherry closed down from March 22 to May 31 due to rise in Covid-19 cases

This is in view of the sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases and the suggestions offered by the High Level Covid Vaccine Committee held under the Chairmanship Lt. Governor on March 18.

Published: 19th March 2021 11:26 PM  |   Last Updated: 19th March 2021 11:26 PM   |  A+A A-

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This is according to a statement released by the School Education department. ( Photo | Debadatta Mallick, EPS)

By Express News Service

PUDUCHERRY: With spike in Covid -19 cases the School Education department has closed down all the schools (State Board, CBSE and ICSE) in the Union Territory of Puducherry for classes I to VIII from 22 March till 31st May 2021.

This is according to a statement released by the School Education department. 

However, the classes for standards IX to XII shall be conducted for five days a week, ie., from Monday March 22 to Friday March 26. 

This is in view of the sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 positive cases and the suggestions offered by the High Level Covid Vaccine Committee held under the Chairmanship Lt. Governor on March 18.

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