Assam Suspends Classes In Primary Schools In Districts With Over 100 Cases

Mr Sarma told reporters the government had also passed an order allowing authorities in these districts to fine people - Rs 1,000 - found without face masks in public places

Primary schools and classes in all Assam districts reporting over 100 active coronavirus cases will remain closed till further notice, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state's Health Minister, said Saturday. Mr Sarma told reporters the government had also passed an order allowing authorities in these districts to fine people - Rs 1,000 - found without face masks in public places. "In view of the rapid surge in COVID-19 cases and the threat it poses to the well-being of small children, classes of all primary-level schools will remain closed in all districts with more than 100 active cases," Mr Sarma said in Guwahati. "Classes in other districts - which have less than 100 cases - will continue for now, following all COVID-19 protocols," he added.