Schools Upto 9th Standard Being Closed For 2 weeks In J&K Amid Rising in Covid Cases

Srinagar, April 04: The authorities have decided to close all schools up to 9th standard in Jammu and Kashmir amid a rising number of cases, officials said.

“In view of a 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,” tweeted the office of lieutenant governor Manoj Sinha as per GNS. (GNS)