Colombo (News 1st); The Education Ministry has decided to take the necessary measures to re-open schools and pre-schools in the Western Province on the 15th of February 2021.

State Minister of Preschools & Primary Education, School Infrastructure & Education Services Piyal Nishantha De Silva said schools will re-open as per the instructions given by the health authorities.

Teachers and students in the western province were the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, added the State Minister.

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