Only schools where positive cases of Covid-19 have been detected will remain closed for two weeks, said Haryana Education Minister Kanwar Pal, after 72 students from 12 government schools in Haryana’s Rewari tested positive for Covid-19. The tests were done randomly as the movement has increased during the holiday season. “Due to the holiday season, there is movement and people are gathering, so we tested students from 12 schools. We will continue to screen students to curb the spread of Covid-19, ”said the Rewari nodal officer.
Most of these schools reopened on November 2. But the state government will not close all schools, the education minister said. Random testing in schools will continue. “Schools where Covid-19 cases were reported have been closed for two weeks. Use of masks and social distancing rules to be strictly followed. The entire system cannot remain closed due to Covid-19, ”said the minister.
Earlier this month, Andhra Pradesh reported a large number of cases after schools reopened on November 2. Up to 262 students and about 160 teachers tested positive between November 2 and November 4.
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