Gangtok:
The Sikkim Government has decided to close down all educational institutions till May 31 due to the surge in the COVID-19 cases, according to a notification issued by the Education Department.
Sikkim reported 148 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday, taking its tally to 7,306, an official said. In the last 24 hours, the state tested 672 samples. East Sikkim registered the highest 126 new cases, followed by 14 in South Sikkim and eight in West Sikkim.
The Himalayan state also reported the death of one more person due to COVID-19, taking the toll to 138, the official said. There are 934 active cases in the state at present. While 161 have migrated out, 6,073 patients have recovered from the disease.
Sikkim Schools, Colleges To Remain Closed Till April 30: Chief Minister
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Tuesday that all educational institutions in the state will remain closed till April 30 to curb the spread of COVID-19 cases.
Education | Press Trust of India | Updated: Apr 20, 2021 8:51 pm IST | Source: PTI
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Gangtok:
Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang said on Tuesday that all educational institutions in the state will remain closed till April 30 to curb the spread of COVID-19 cases. It has been decided to close down all schools and colleges in Sikkim till April 30 in order to curb the further spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the state, he said at a function here.
Updated Feb 23, 2021 | 21:07 IST
Sikkim government launched project to promote hygienic practices in schools. A unique initiative Udbhav has been launched with an aim to ensure students continue their study in an healthy environment. Project to promote hygienic practices in schools of Sikkim | Photo Credit: iStock Images
In the light of post COVID scenario a unique initiative Udbhav has been launched to promote hygienic practices at all levels for school going children in Sikkim on Tuesday.
Every child friendly school requires appropriate wash initiatives that keep the school environment clean and free of smells and inhibit the transmission of harmful bacteria, viruses and parasites.
Schools in Sikkim will reopen for pre-primary and primary students from February 15, after remaining closed for 11 months due to coronavirus pandemic, the state government said.
Previously, students in the state-run schools were given Bhutia, Nepali, Lepcha and Limbu as options for the second language, and now seven more would be added to the list.