All schools in the Jaffna Educational zone are to be closed for a week from today (29), Secretary of the Northern province Education ministry - Mr. M. Ilangkovan says.
The measure has been taken due to the spike of Covid-19 cases in the city of Jaffna. Travel restrictions have also been imposed in several areas of the central city. With contacts being traced throughout Jaffna, it has been decided to close schools in this manner.
Meanwhile, all grades of schools and preschools in Western Province are to open for academic activities today (29).
(Mirror)