883 +ve on Friday in Kamrup Metro; DC authorised to close all educational institutions if 1000 cases detected

April 22: In view of the rise in Covid-19 cases in Kamrup Metropolitan District and to prevent its spread, in the event of detection of 1000 Covid-19 cases on the particular day, the Deputy Commissioner cum District Magistrate of Kamrup Metropolitan district was authorized to issue orders regarding closure of all Educational Institutions (Government and Non-Government), Colleges and Universities, Coaching Institutions and all category of students Hostels till 4 May, 2021.

However, for continuous education process, online classes have to be mandatorily conducted for the students. This order issued by the Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam, Elementary and Higher Education Department on 22 April.

It needs mention here that till now less than 1000 cases are detected in the district. As on Friday, Kamrup Metro recorded 883 active cases of COVID-19. With each passing day, the number of positive cases are increasing in Kamrup Metro. Further, during the day, 5 Covid patients died in Kamrup Metro.