Assam Government asks educational institutions not to organise morning assembly

GUWAHATI: As a preventive interventions to contain the outbreak of novel Coronavirus Assam Government has asked educational institutions not to organise morning Assembly.

In a statement the government stated, “There shall not be any form of ‘Morning Assembly” in schools/ colleges/higher educational institutions etc. No exhibitions etc. shall be organised in the schools/ colleges/higher educational institutions etc. No excursions shall be undertaken by the schools/ colleges/higher educational institutions etc.”

The statement added, “ Awareness, sensitization of students and enforcement of preventive interventions amongst the students by the Teachers such as frequent hand wash that should start with the commencement of classes, respiratory etiquettes and avoid gatherings etc. The Government further instructed the heads of the institutions to ensure necessary sanitation measures accordingly.This preventive measures shall remain in force till April 15, 2020.