“A few cases have been registered here and there in educational institutions in our state. Since teaching and non-teaching activities happen in groups in educational institutions, the government believes that coronavirus can spread rapidly. States like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu and others have already shut their educational institutions. Even in our state, parents have expressed concerns, and have requested the government to temporarily shut schools,” Sabitha Indra Reddy said in the Assembly during the ongoing Budget Session.
It was earlier reported that the Telangana government is mulling closure of schools after over 100 students and staff members of at least seven schools tested positive for the coronavirus. The state is facing a sudden spurt in new infections, a cause of concern for the state authorities.
Schools for Class 9 and above were re-opened from 1 February. According to the state government on Tuesday, Telangana reported…