The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to extend closure of all schools till August 28, except the residential schools. However, teaching and non teaching staff would continue to attend the schools.

The order to this effect has been issued by Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh taking note of the current situation of COVID -19 active cases and positivity rate in the state in the capacity of the Chairman –state Executive Committee under Disaster Management Act-2005.  

Action would be taken against anyone violating the directions and not following COVID appropriate behavior as per provision 60 of the Disaster Management Act and legal provision of Section 188 of the IPC. 

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