Delhi Deputy Minister Manish Sisodia has announced that from March 6 all the schools (upto class 5th) both government & private to remain shut till March 31. “As a precautionary measure to prevent the possibility of spread of COVID-19 amongst our children, Delhi Government has directed immediate closure of all primary schools (Govt/ aided/ private/MCD/NDMC) till 31/3/20(sic),” Sisodia tweeted.
Some cases of coronavirus were reported in the capital, taking the total number in the country to 30 so far.
Three schools in Delhi and adjoining areas on Wednesday announced holidays as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the deadly coronavirus. While two schools advanced their spring break, others sent out advisories to parents.