The Ladakh Union Territory administration on Friday decided to close all schools including Residential Hostels in Leh for 15 days from September 18 to October 2, 2021 across Leh district, after reporting of fresh COVID-19 cases in schools.
“In view of reporting of fresh COVID-19 cases in schools, all (Govt./Private) Schools including Residential Hostels in Leh District to remain closed for imparting in-person classes with immediate effect for 15 days i.e from September 18 till October 2, 2021, thereafter, the situation to be reviewed again,” reads an govt order.
However, it added, online classes shall be encouraged with COVID SOPs.
“Students leaving from the Residential Schools/Hostels for their homes to be mandatorily screened for RT-PCR test and to subsequently undergo home quarantine along with their family members for seven days irrespective of their results, it further stated.
Mews Source: Hindustan Times
