Schools in Delhi to remain closed till October 31 due to COVID-19

NEW DELHI: All schools in the national capital will remain closed till October 31 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, Delhi government officials said on Sunday. The Delhi government had earlier extended the school closure till October 5, though the Centre had permitted calling students of classes 9 to 12 to schools on voluntary basis from September 21. “The Directorate of Education (DoE) has been directed to extend the ongoing closure of schools till October 31. Formal orders to this effect will be issued by DoE tomorrow,” an official at the Deputy Chief Minister’s office said. Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also holds the education portfolio. As per the latest unlock guidelines educational institutions can reopen outside containment zones after October 15.