Guwahati shuts all educational institutions amid COVID-19 surge

Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "With cases in Kamrup Metro exceeding 1000, I’ve advised DC to shut down all educational institutions including hostels for 15 days for now."

Guwahati shuts all educational institutions! According to the reports, Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that all educational institutions and hostels in the Kamrup Metro district will remain closed for 15 days. He further added that “other districts should follow this direction if the number of active COVID cases reach a threshold that require such measures.” Announcing the state’s decision, the minister tweeted, “With cases in Kamrup Metro exceeding 1000, I’ve advised DC to shut down all educational institutions including hostels for 15 days for now. All other districts, where the numbers reach a threshold that require such measures, shall follow suit.”

Earlier, the minister informed that the “Kamrup Metro district administration can decide to close educational institutions and hostels, if the number of active cases of COVID-19 crosses the 1,000 mark.” According to the latest data, the district currently has 1,153 active cases. In order to control the spread of the novel coronavirus, Mr Sarma, who also holds the portfolio of Health, announced the closure. Mr Sarma also added that schools up to Class 8 will be closed in districts with over 100 active COVID-19 cases.

Addressing a press conference from the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), the minister said districts excluding Chirang, Biswanath, Baska, Majuli, Dima Hasao, Charaideo, Hailakandi, South Salmara and West Karbi Anglong have already crossed the 100 mark and schools in the remaining districts will be completely closed.

Meanwhile, Assam students, who will appear for HSLC (Matric), HS final, and university exams, continue their protests for postponement of exams amid COVID scare.

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