Schools Closure 2.0: Check list of states that have closed schools, colleges amid Covid third wave scare

 

Amidst a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country, it is again that time of the year when state governments have decided to shut schools and other educational institutions to contain the virus. 

Several states had resumed the offline classes for secondary as well as primary classes, however, the recent outbreak has forced students back to online learning. 

Jammu and Kashmir 

Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Committee (SEC) under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary A K Mehta

 issued fresh, guidelines, including adoption of online classes up to college level to deal with the rising crisis. 

The SEC has directed the educational institutions to conduct online classes citing the risk of rising Covid-19 cases, however, no clarification has been provided on the reopening dates.