All schools to be closed from July 13 to 17

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All schools in the country would be closed from Monday (13) to Friday (17) considering the prevailing situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the Education Ministry said.

It said all private schools, international schools and tuition classes are also expected to follow the government’s decision.

Meanwhile, Catholic Schools Director Fr. Ivan Perera said in line with Government's decision to close schools, all Catholic schools will also be closed on the same dates.

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eresh S kumara Monday, 13 July 2020 09:21 AM

All parties must follow the government’s decision.

only schools ? Monday, 13 July 2020 09:47 AM

What next

Roshanaly Monday, 13 July 2020 11:09 AM

Actual reason nobody knows.

chandran kandy Monday, 13 July 2020 12:23 PM

yes brother there is no proper precautionary measures to prevent this pandemic whether govt or private institutions in the country.

Sri Lankan Monday, 13 July 2020 12:12 PM

Why are the schools categorizing as Catholic ,Buddhist ,Hindu

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