Despite a significant spike in Covid-19 cases especially in educational institutions in the State, School & Mass Education Minister Samir Ranjan Dash has ruled out closure of schools. “As no Covid cases have been reported in Government-run schools, we have not taken any decision to shut the schools,” Dash told reporters on Monday.
He stressed on enforcing the Covid-19 guidelines in educational institutions, both Government and private. “The SOP has been enforced strictly in the Government-run schools and hostels. So far, not a single Covid case has been detected from there. Hence, we are yet to decide on closing down the schools,” Dash said.
Expressing concern over the rising cases in private educational institutions, he said that those who are travelling from hotspot areas are being infected with the virus.
The SOP issued by the Government should be implemented mandatorily in private schools, he said. “Only Classes-IX and X are being conducted in schools. I suggest them to prepare for their examinations without any pressure,” Dash said.
