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The Kerala government has decided to shut schools amid a surge in Covid-19 infections in the Indian state.
The decision was made at the Covid-19 review meeting held on Friday morning.
According to reports, schools will close from January 21 for students in grades 1 to 9. Classes will be held online.
Students in grades 10 to 12 will have to continue attending in-person classes.
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