Schools and colleges in Dakshina Kannada were announced to open after the 23rd of August but now will not reopen as the average test positivity rate in the district continues to be around 5%, said Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra in Mangalore on August 11.
During a ‘Meet the press’ program at Press Club, Dr. Rajendra said schools and colleges in Dakshina Kannada will not be reopened for physical classes on August 23. “The positivity rate is presently high, and reopening in the district is likely to be delayed,” he said.
With a series of festivals lined up, starting with Nagara Panchami and followed by Ganesh Chaturthi, Dr. Rajendra said people should continue to celebrate in their houses and avoid congregating at temples and other public places. The Independence Day celebrations, he said, will also be low-key, and there will be no public congregations. Police will allow only those invited for the celebrations on August 15 when the weekend curfew will be in force, he said.
During this situation to avoid the risk Government has decided to extend the reopening of schools and colleges of 9th to 12th. If there is a chance of reopening in a while updates will be announced.
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