Amid rising Omicron fears, COVID-19 cases in Karnataka schools cross 100-mark - Over 100 students in Karnataka have been tested positive for COVID-19 in schools till now, mostly from Classes 1 to 10.
Omicron strain: Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh makes BIG statement on closure of schools, colleges - Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai also commented on the rising COVID-19 cases in schools and hostels.
Karnataka Education Minister B.C. Nagesh hinted at the closure of schools in the state if needed in view of the increase in Covid cases being reported in schools, nursing schools, colleges and hostels and also considering the threat of new variant Omicron.