Check out the full list of STATES where schools have been CLOSED due to COVID-19
There has been a recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases across the country. Due to this surge, various state governments of the respective states have decided to close down schools and other educational institutions. Here is a list of some of the states where the educational institutions have been closed down:
Uttar Pradesh
The schools for classes one to eight has been closed till April 11, 2021. Earlier, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had ordered the closure of schools for students up to classes eight till April 8, 2021. The rise in the number of COVID-19 cases has compelled the state government to extend the closure of the schools. Source: PTI
Karnataka
Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the educational institutions in the state will remain closed till April 15, 2021 due to the recent surge in the number of coronavirus cases in the state. The state government of Himachal Pradesh had earlier closed schools, colleges and other educational institutions from March 27 to April 4, but the closure has now been extended up to April 15. Source: PTI