Education Minister to hold talks this week on reopening schools
Posted by Editor on May 9, 2021 - 6:36 pm
Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said he would meet with a group of leading doctors and educational sector experts in Sri Lanka next Wednesday to seek advice on the opening of schools, pre-schools, Pirivenas and universities.
He said the government do not intend to suspend the day-to-day activities of the country due to the COVID pandemic and that hoping to provide the vaccine to its citizens as soon as possible.
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When the govt decides to roll out (un-approved) vaccine under emergency use to innocent public, people don’t understand what this Prof cum Minister going to discuss with leading medical & educational experts now ? He could simply wait till the task force on Covid -19 gives it ruling without wasting money !