Maharshi Vidyamandir in Guwahati closed after teacher tests COVID positive

GUWAHATI: The Maharshi Vidyamandir school in Guwahati's Sipukhri locality has been shut from April 1 to April 22 following the detection of a COVID-19 positive case.

The district administration of Kamrup (Metro) has taken this step after a teacher named Mousumi Sarma tested positive. Following this, the school authorities decided to close its doors for two days.

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Meanwhile, the teachers who came in contact with Mousumi Sarma have been instructed to undergo the COVID-19 test.

The school will conduct classes online during this period.

Assam has placed fresh restrictions on attendance in public transport, Bihu events, schools, offices, gatherings and ordered markets to close at 6 pm in the evening.

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