PRE-SCHOOLS REOPENING: DECISION TIME ON THURSDAY

COLOMBO (News1st): A discussion will be held on Thursday to decide on reopening pre-schools, education minister G.L. Peiris said Monday. "The deciding factor would be the health and safety of the children," the minister told a news conference. He said the meeting would focus on exploring the possibility of reopening preschools in provinces that are at low risk for COVID-19. "We will make decisions based on the recommendations of health officials," Peiris stressed. The minister said that the health minister and senior health officials are expected to participate in the discussion.