UP schools to remain closed till May 15

Schools in Uttar Pradesh will be shut till May 15, and a night curfew imposed in 10 districts

All schools in Uttar Pradesh will be closed till May 15 while board exams for Classes 10 and 12 have been postponed till May 20 in view of the rising Covid-19 cases, the state government said on Thursday. The government also imposed an 11-hour night curfew in 10 districts with more than 2,000 active Covid-19 cases with immediate effect, according to a statement issued. The decisions were taken at a meeting virtually chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath from his residence, where he has isolated himself after testing positive for coronavirus.