Budgam, Mar 7 (KNS): The authorities in central Kashmir Budgam District on Sunday ordered closure of three schools for at least 3 days after some teachers and students were found positive for covid 19.

According to letter, a copy of which lies with news Agency- KNS,  Nodel officer covid 19 Mitigation cell budgam, Adil Bashir has asked the heads of these educational institutions to close down the school immediately for a period of not less then three days after detection of Covid 19 positive cases in these schools.

It is further states that moreover, all the primary and secondary contacts of effected teacher and students are advised to self isolate themselves.

Meanwhile an official said that the schools which have been closed include Govt Middle school Hanjiguru Budgam, IEI school Budgam and Mazharul Haq High School Budgam. (KNS)