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Schools in Delhi to remain shut till October 31
The announcement has put an end to speculations around the partial reopening of schools in Delh. The previous order of the city administration, issued on September 18, on closure of schools was valid till October 5 (Monday)
All schools—both government and private—in the national capital will remain closed for students till October 31, Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia said on Sunday.
The announcement puts an end to speculation around the partial reopening of schools in Delhi in the wake of fresh guidelines by the centre that have further eased Covid-19 curbs.
Also, the previous order of the city administration, issued on September 18, on closure of schools was valid till October 5 (Monday).
“The decision to keep schools shut in Delhi will be extended. I have issued directions for closure of all schools in Delhi till October 31. An order on this will be issued soon,” Sisodia told HT.
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The move comes after an assessment of the Covid-19 situation in the capital. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the city reported 3,037, 2,920 and 2,258 cases, respectively. overall, Delhi has reported 287,930 cases and 5,472 fatalities.
“All schools in Delhi will remain closed till October 31 due to corona. Chief Minister @ArvindKejriwal has said that as a parent, he understands the seriousness of the situation. At this time it will not be appropriate to take any risk regarding the health of children,” Sisodia tweeted in Hindi on Sunday afternoon.
The decision on schools came even as the central government on September 30 issued new guidelines allowing more relaxations of Covid-19 restrictions as part of its plan to resume businesses and activities in the country struck by the pandemic.
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