Bhubaneswar, Nov. 6 -- Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has decided not to reopen schools in the State till December 31, 2020 in view of the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic situation.

In a notification issued on Friday evening, the School and Mass Education Department informed that all schools in the State shall remain closed till the above mentioned period in view of a second wave of Covid-19 infection being experienced in some States.

The government has mentioned that the decision has been taken after holding extensive consultations with various stakeholders.

However, there are some exceptions in the order. Accordingly, conduct of examinations, evaluation and other administrative activities will be permitted during the period.

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