CHANDIGARH: In view of the rapidly increasing cases of COVID-19 (Omicron cases in Punjab), which are rapidly emerging in the country and Punjab, the Punjab Government has decided to close all educational institutions in the state till February 8.
As per an earlier notification, schools were to reopen on February 1.
The order have been issued by the Punjab Government to the Assistant Director (Sec) Education Department. Significantly, this was the third time that the Punjab government had issued orders for the closure of schools.