Bihar govt decides to shut down schools, colleges, coaching institutes till April 18

The Bihar Disaster Management took a decision on Friday to keep Bihar schools, colleges, coaching institutes closed till April 18. Moreover, private offices will work on 35 percent attendance only. It has also issued a few other preventative measures in view of the rising Covid-19 cases in recent days across the country.

The Bihar Disaster Management said that until



April 30, all shops and establishments will remain open till 7 pm latest; hotels and restaurants are not included in this.

All religious places will also remain closed till April 30. Public transport will also run on 50 percent of the capacity.

Several states have been announcing school closures due to the sudden increase in coronavirus cases across India.