School to be closed from today whereas university remain open

KATHMANDU: JAN. 11 – The government has halted secondary schools from now until Jan 29 due to an increase in COVID-19 infection. According to the recommendation of the COVID-19 Crisis Management Coordination Center (CCMC) on Jan 9 and the decision of the Ministry of Education the next day, 35,000 schools across the country have been closed as of today.

No decision has been taken regarding the teaching of universities and educational institutes. However, the examination program has been urged to be carried out in accordance with public health norms.