COVID-19: Odisha announces closure of schools from Jan. 7 to Feb. 1
The Hindu
We are at the threshold of a new dangerous wave, says official
The Odisha government on Wednesday announced closure of schools up to Standard XII after the daily COVID-19 cases jumped by 78.82% in 24 hours.
As per the new guidelines, which would remain in force from January 7 to February 1, all schools and colleges up to XII would be closed.
“However, all such educational institutes are encouraged to organise online video method of teaching and learning for Class X and XII students. The institutes can organise classes to clear doubts in small batches with the consent of parents by observing due protocols,” it says.
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