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Updated: Jul 03, 2021 05:45 IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], July 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka's Education Minister Professor GL Peiris on Friday said that the Education Ministry is hoping to launch a practical program to open schools with less than 100 children in July following recommendations from the health sector.
Addressing a media conference, the Education Minister said during the discussion with the President, he has emphasised that it is mandatory for teachers to be vaccinated first, reported Colombo page.
All schools island-wide were closed amid a surge in coronavirus cases in the country.
It is expected to open 2,962 schools, including 1,439 schools with less than 50 children, and 1,523 schools with 51-100 children, which will be re-opened in July. Other schools are expected to open as part of a special plan.