* Administration recommends immediate closure of schools up to Class VIII
HAILAKANDI: Following COVID-19 active cases crossing the 100 mark, the Hailakandi district administration has ordered immediate closure of schools up to Class-VIII. The order shall remain in force up to May 8.
This was stated in an order issued by Megh Nidhi Dahal — the Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman, DDMA (District Disaster Management Authority), here on Monday.
The order further said that the administration has recommended closure of schools up to Class-VIII in both government and non-government educational institutions.
The step has been taken in the wake of active cases crossing the 100-barrier mark in the district and to contain further spread of the pandemic especially among the school going students, added the order.
However, the order has asked the heads of schools to make available online classes for the students concerned.
As on Sunday, the district has 113 active COVID-19 cases.