In view of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreading its wings, the State Government on Monday ordered closure of all schools and postponement of the examinations with immediate effect till further order.
“In view of the pandemic situation arising out of COVID-19, all Government, aided, public and private schools of the State will remain closed and examinations of all classes, i.e, from Classes-I to IX and Class-XI stand postponed,” the School & Mass Education Department stated in a notification.
As per the order, the teachers would not attend the schools but should remain available over phone for specific instructions.
However, the examination for Class-XII would continue as per the schedule. Also, the evaluation work for Classes-X and XII would continue as per the schedule following the instructions made by the Health & Family Welfare Department.
Besides, a notification has been issued by the department for closure of all coaching centres, tutorials and private tuitions with immediate effect.
The move came after the State reported its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bhubaneswar.