Don't pay heed to rumours over closure of educational institutions: Ministry

The education ministry on Saturday urged the people of the country not to pay heed to any rumour over the closure of educational institutions due to a spike in Covid-19 cases, reports UNB.

"Quoting Education Minister Dipu Moni, it is being spread on social media that educational institutions will be closed for an indefinite period which is a rumour. The minister did not issue any statement in this regard recently," it said.

"The government is monitoring the overall Covid situation. It will sit with the National Technical Advisory Committee on Covid again and take decision later."

However, the government is now giving priority to ensuring vaccination of all students. The ministry also urged all to refrain from providing any information in advance.