Schools in WP, NWP closed till Friday: Edu. Minister

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The Government has decided to close all schools in the Western Province (WP) and North Western Province (NWP) till Friday (April 30), Education Minister G.L. Peiris said.

He said today, the Government schools, pre-schools and Pirivenas in the Western Province and North Western Province will be closed.

"No decision was taken regarding the schools operating in other Provinces. We will let you know immediately if there is a change," the Minister said.

We would like to urgently inform our parents and children that health recommendations should be strictly adhered to in schools. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Comments - 9

K Monday, 26 April 2021 06:14 PM

For a week only?! They should be closed for at least a month since it is spreading rapidly among the youths.

A foolish man Monday, 26 April 2021 06:26 PM

A government at sixes and sevens. Why oh why is everything done at the eleventh hour. Was it not clear on Saturday that schools should be closed to stop the spread.

Lal Monday, 26 April 2021 06:45 PM

Professor G. L. P. please make proper decisions. It will take another two months. Do not give us tension.

Sam Monday, 26 April 2021 07:34 PM

What a circus.!!!

roni Monday, 26 April 2021 08:28 PM

Come on GL where are you? or GET LOST (G L) Peiris.

roni Monday, 26 April 2021 08:28 PM

Come on GL where are you? or GET LOST (G L) Peiris.

Joshua Monday, 26 April 2021 08:38 PM

This Professor is totally lost. I think the army commander has agreed to eradicate the virus in one week.

Tupac Monday, 26 April 2021 09:26 PM

For a week u must be joking !!! The third wave just started don’t know when it will end

T. R.P. Tennakoon Tuesday, 27 April 2021 08:25 AM

You man not suitable to be the Education Minister as your wires are disconnected. Crazy, don't play games and spoil our children's education.

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