Mizoram Govt. to Shut Reopened Schools Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases, Check Details Here

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Mizoram Government has decided to shut down the re-opened schools from 26th October 2020 to curb the locally transmitted spread of COVID-19. The decision was made as a part of the ‘COVID-19 no tolerance fortnight’ which will be followed by the state from Monday.

The schools in Mizoram had reopened from October 16, 2020, for classes 10th and 12th. However, lately, the institutes were asked to shut down as the active cases of COVID-19 being spread through local transmission increased.

Some students and staff members who attended the classes were also affected by the disease and were tested positive.

Furthermore, if the cases being transmitted through local transmission are brought under control the classes will begin from Nov. 9, 2020. However, till then the classes will continue online.

Meanwhile, the students can also complete their registration process for the board examinations that are to be conducted next year.

Remarks from the officials:

Education Minister Lalchhandama Ralte said on Sunday, ‘Schools were reopened for the students of the two classes on October 16, besides hostels, will remain closed from Monday as the state will observe ‘COVID-19 no tolerance fortnight’.

He further added, ‘If the pandemic situation improves and the chain of local transmission is broken during the drive, the schools and hostels are likely to reopen on November 9’.

About ‘COVID-19 No Tolerance Fortnight Drive’ in Mizoram:

As a part of the drive, strict lockdown and COVID protocols will be followed by the state. The revised guidelines to be followed were issued by the officials.

Only 70%of government employees will be working but on an alternate basis. And the other 30% will be deployed for Covid duty.

Earlier, the limit of people who could attend gatherings was 50 which has now been reduced. Marriages and funerals can be attended by 35 people whereas political and social gatherings can consist of 20 people.

Gymnasium and picnic resorts will also be shut down. Sports practice with a maximum of 10 members for indoor events and 25 for outdoor events are allowed.