Rs.105 billion have been allocated for schools in order to take health and all other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the school community, Education Ministry Secretary Prof. Kapila Perera said.

Out of the total 10,165 schools in the country, 5,100 schools (from grade six and above) were re-opened for the third term today (23).

Schools in the Western province and in several risky/isolated areas in North-Western, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern provinces will be closed until further notice.

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