Assam: Schools to remain closed over dengue outbreak in Diphu

Guwahati: Following an outbreak of dengue fever, the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) on Sunday announced that schools will remain closed for five days in Diphu.

As per official, all educational institutions both Government and private, etc. from Non-formal Pre-schools (Anganwadi) to colleges falling within Diphu Municipal Board and Greater Diphu Town area will remain closed for five days in November.

The educational institutions will remain closed from November 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12, official added.

Meanwhile, the decision has been taken in view of the alarming surge in Dengue cases, official stated.

It read, “In view of the alarming surge in Dengue cases and in pursuance to Jt Director’s letter vide No. NHM/K-Ang/Office Order/2022/330/Part-IV/S5274, Dated Diphu the 06/11/2022 and as preventive measures against impending epidemic, therefore all educational institutions both Govt and private, etc from Non-formal Pre-schools (Anganwadi) to colleges falling within Diphu Municipal Board and Greater Diphu Town area, shall remain closed on 7 9 10 11 & 12th of November, 2022.”