Himachal schools to remain closed till April 15

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Kullu, April 1

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said today that keeping in view the recent spike in Covid-19 cases in the state, it had been decided to keep all educational institutions closed till April 15. He was addressing mediapersons after inaugurating residential buildings of the Health Department constructed at a cost of Rs 5.80 crore in Kullu.

He said that no restrictions had been imposed on development works and tourists. The Covid situation was being constantly monitored in the state. He urged people to follow the guidelines of the government and the district administration to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

While addressing a public gathering, the Chief Minister said that the whole year was lost due to coronavirus, adversely affecting economic activities in the country. He added that even during this period, the state government inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 3,500 crore in 42 Assembly constituencies through the virtual mode.

Thakur said that the new strains of coronavirus were spreading rapidly in different states and Himachal was also not untouched by them. He added that the second wave of Covid was more dangerous and hence all should take it more seriously. He asked health workers to work more diligently to protect common people while following the standard operating procedures (SOPs).

He said that Covid-19 last year caused huge economic losses, especially in the tourism sector. There was no restriction on the movement of tourists in the state, but it was necessary to ensure the compliance of the SOPs announced by the government. He added that Covid was spreading rapidly in Punjab, and as a result cases in the border district of Una had risen.

Thakur went to Ghuddaud village and sought the blessings of spiritual leader Sudhanshu Ji Maharaj.