Srinagar 4 April (KNB): All classes upto the 9th standard have been decided by the authorities to remain closed for two weeks and 10th, 11th and 12th to remain closed for one week in J&K from 5th April owing to the rising Covid19 cases in the UT.
Authorities on Sunday said that all classes upto and including 9th class will remain closed for two weeks in the J&K from 5th to 18th April 2021. They further said that 10th, 11th and 12th classes in all schools in J&K will remain closed for one week starting from 5th to 11th April 2021.
“In view of rising trend in COVID19 cases in J&K & likelihood of young children getting infected & transmitting infection in large numbers, ALL classes upto & including Class 9 in schools will be closed for 2 weeks in all schools beginning on Monday, 5 April till 18 April 21 in J&K,” said in a tweet by Office of LG J&K.
It further said that classes 10, 11 & 12 will also be closed for one week in all schools from Monday, 5 April 2021 till 11 April 2021 in entire J&K.
However, it also ordered that all gatherings for social and customary functions will be restricted to 200 only and after following due COVID SOPs. (KNB)