Omicron variant: Karnataka Education Minister gives another update on closing down schools

Bengaluru: (Bhatkallys News Bureau) Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister BC Nagesh on Thursday after meeting the CM said the government was not immediately planning to shut down schools again in the wake of the Omicron scare. Speaking to reporters, Nagesh said no COVID positive cases were found in school students and PU Students so the government is not mulling to close down schools again as yet. He added that students were excited about the re-opening of the school after the lockdown and unlock and there was nothing to worry about and closing down schools once again. He had earlier announced that the schools and colleges in the state will be closed down once again if the situation arises due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.