The schools which will remain closed for a week are Kendriya Vidyalaya, Prananbananda Vidyamandir, Binapani LP School, Railway Higher Secondary, Don Bosco School and South Lumding High School.
It may be mentioned that the COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly for which the district administration has decided to close the schools for a week.
58 people are infected with the virus so far in the town. The district administration will also conduct COVID test for the passengers at railway station from today.
