Delhi govt asks schools to close specific wings if needed as more students turn Covid-positive
India Today
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia said that a specific wing or classroom, where Covid-19 case has been detected, should be closed temporarily and clarified that the entire school should only be closed in specific cases.
On Friday, the number of school children getting Covid-19 postitive rose, raising concerns amongst the parents. Regarding the same, the Delhi government has directed schools to close specific wings or classrooms wherever needed. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister, Manish Sisodia said that a specific wing or classroom, where Covid-19 case has been detected, should be closed temporarily and clarified that the entire school should only be closed in specific cases.
"We haven't asked them to close schools. Our guidelines say that only a specific wing or classroom where someone was found Covid positive should be temporarily closed," Mr Sisodia said in response to a question during a press conference, as reported by PTI.
Last week, at last five students and staff members of a top private school in Vasant Kumj were tested positive for Covid-19, two other schools have confirmed Covid-19 cases, triggering concerns among parents about the safety of their wards and a possible closure of schools again.
A meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has been called on April 20 to review the situation in the national capital.
The Directorate of Education (DoE) issued a fresh advisory for schools in the national capital on April 13, directing them to close the entire premises or specific wings temporarily if any student or staff tests positive for Covid-19.
The department also said students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing at all time.
(With PTI inputs)
