Shut wing or even school if Covid case found: Delhi govt advisory

Delhi issues new Covid advisory for schools, asks them to shut if any case reported
The Delhi government has issued a fresh advisory for schools in the national capital, instructing them  to close the entire school or specific wings temporarily if any student or staff tests positive for COVID-19.

“If any COVID case is noticed or reported to the school authority the same must be intimated to the Directorate of Education immediately and the concerned wing of the school or the school as a whole as the case may be, must be closed down for time being,” the advisory said.

Among other measures listed in the advisory include wearing of masks by students, teachers and other staff of schools, maintenance of social distancing to the possible extent.

The advisory has also emphasised the need to create awareness on prevention of Covid infection among students, teachers, staff and the parents visiting the schools.