After two weeks a decision will be taken on the opening of primary schools

After two weeks, a decision will be taken on the opening of primary schools. All educational institutions at the secondary, higher secondary, and university levels will be opened on February 22. However, a decision on the opening of primary schools will be taken after two more weeks, the education minister said. Deepu Mani. This was stated by the Education Minister at an online briefing around 11.30 pm on Thursday (February 17).

He said the decision was taken in consultation with the National Technical Advisory Committee on coronavirus. The education minister said, “Students who have received two doses of the vaccine will be able to attend classes in person. However, those who have not yet received two doses of the vaccine will be taking online classes. ’The government had imposed 11 restrictions from January 13 to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Then on January 21, the cabinet department issued a fresh five-point directive, including the closure of educational institutions. Educational institutions were ordered to remain closed until February 6. Later, the government decided to extend the holiday of educational institutions by two more weeks.