Govt Asks DCs To Take Call On Keep Open Or Closing Schools In Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar, Aril 02 : Amid rising number of covid-19 cases lately, the government on Friday said that All District Magistrates/Chairman DDMAs of Kashmir/Jammu divisions shall take a call on continuation of academic activities — physical or online classes in their respective jurisdiction, in view of safety of students & present trend of COVID19.
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I am directed to convey that all the District Magistrates/Chairman DDMAs of Kashmir/Jammu Division(s) shall take a call on the continuation of academic activities i.e. physical classes or online classes in their respective jurisdiction, keeping in view the safety of the students and present trend of Pandemic COVID-19 in different districts,” reads an order Umesh Sharma, Deputy Secretary to the Government.
The order also referred to various Government Order(s) regarding re-opening of schools and guidelines on COVID containment measures in J&K. The order said detailed SOPs were mentioned to be followed for opening of schools across J&K. It has been observed that surge of pandemic COVID-19 has wide variation among districts.