Maharashtra schools may be shut again if Omicron cases rise: Varsha Gaikwad

Varsha Gaikwad. File Pic

School Education Minister Professor Varsha Eknath Gaikwad, on Wednesday said that schools may be shut again if Omicron cases continue to rise.

"If Omicron cases continue to rise, we may take a call to shut schools again. We are monitoring the situation," she said.

Schools in the state and Mumbai reopened after 20 months on December 15.

Earlier, the decision to reopen schools from December 4 was postponed due to the detection of Omicron variant of coronavirus.

While announcing the reopening of schools, Gaikwad had said, "Maharashtra Gaikwad had said, "The govt is sensitive to the possibility of a third wave and no laxity in implementation of SOPs will be permitted. Our students are our future. Times for us all come together to ensure their health, wellbeing, and continued education."