Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Friday appealed to the people not to pay heed to the speculation about reopening of schools amid the coronavirus scare.
In a statement, Yediyurappa said there has been debate in favour of and against the reopening of schools and he has also seen the debate on the topic in the media about it. Besides, political leaders too have expressed their views, he added.
Before opening the schools, meetings will be held regarding the pros and cons with the political leaders, experts and senior officials to arrive at a decision, the Chief Minister said.
“Till then, I appeal to the parents not to heed to the speculations regarding the opening of schools and I appeal to the media to spread awareness about it,” Yediyurappa said in the statement.
Earlier, Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister S Suresh Kumar too had reiterated that there was no hurry to start the schools.
“Neither our government nor the Department of Education is rushing to open schools under any circumstances. The health and safety of our children is very important to us,” Kumar said in a Facebook post.