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Schools and other educational institutions in Uttarakhand's Haridwar will remain closed from April 9 to 15 in view of ongoing Kumbh Mela and the rise in cases of COVID-19.
The order was issued by the District Magistrate of Haridwar C Ravishankar on Thursday. Uttarakhand reported 787 new COVID-19 cases, 265 recoveries and three deaths in last 24-hours. The Kumbh Mela commenced earlier this month In normal circumstances, Kumbh continues for nearly four months but this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the duration of the congregation has been curtailed to one month. (ANI)
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