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March 10, 2020 Tuesday 12:46:06 PM IST

COVID-19: Holiday declared for students up to seventh classes in Kerala

In view of the novel coronavirus outbreak worldwide and the detection of some positive cases in Kerala, the state government has declared holidays for school students in classes up to seventh. The holiday declaration is applicable to Anganavadis as well. There is no change in examinations for students in the eighth and ninth classes. SSLC and Higher Secondary examinations are being held as per the schedule.