“Taking into consideration the well being of students, we urge all educational institutions under the ministry, both government and private , to close temporary from March 18 onwards” he said.
“Music schools, tutoring schools, and international schools must also be closed until the further notice” he added.
The permanent secretary explained that any private school which violates this announcement will have its licence confiscated, while the management of government schools will be disciplined for the same violation.