AP to close schools from today due to surge in Coronavirus

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh government has announced closure of schools from Classes I to IX from Tuesday due to surge in cases throughout
the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic
Hostels and training centres will likewise be shut down.However, exams for Class X and intermediate trainees will be held based on schedule
Junior colleges have also been permitted to run, along with the particular hostels, till completion of annual examinations
These choices have been taken at an evaluation conference Chief Minister Y
S
Jagan Mohan Reddy accepted leading health officials on intensification of Coronavirus cases in the state.The CM has bought that all
individuals use face masks compulsorily to suppress the spread of Covid-19
He directed officials to impose a fine of Rs
100 on those who do not wear masks while moving in public places.Jagan Mohan Reddy asked authorities to make sure that a distance of at
least six feet be kept between 2 persons sitting at convention centres during different functions
Likewise, he said no individual needs to be sitting next to another in movie theatres
Alternate seats must be compulsorily left vacant between them
The Chief Minister asked hospitals in the state to be well prepared in dealing with the seriousness of Coronavirus cases, consisting of
supply of medical oxygen
He wanted officials to popularise number 104, so that more individuals might take assistance from the federal government with regard to
Covid-related issues.