All schools in Delhi to remain shut till further orders

Oct 28, 2020
New Delhi: All Delhi schools will remain shut till further orders in view of the continuing threat posed by the Corona virus, Deputy Chief minister Manish Sisodia announced at a virtual press conference on Wednesday.

“Teachers, parents, and students have been wondering if schools will reopen during this difficult time. Many parents have also expressed their fear especially if students congregate in school premises in close quarters,” said Sisodia.

Delhi schools – Govt., private, aided and unaided as well as MCD schools – have remained shut since the Covid outbreak in March. These schools will continue to remain shut in Delhi.

Sisodia said the possibility of spike in cases, or catching Covid on school premises is high. “Even in countries where schools have reopened, Covid cases have increased amongst students,” he said.

Keeping parent’s fear in mind, and the potential risk this can pose to children, Chief Min ister Arvind Kejriwal, and the Delhi Govt. has decided to put children’s safety first, and hence, schools will remain shut until further order.
—INDIA NEWS STREAM