Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced that primary schools will be closed amidst the deteriorating Air Quality Index (AQI) in the National Capital. Furthermore, Kejriwal stated also laid new norms for the students studying in secondary school i.e. from class 5. The Delhi Chief Minister also announced that no outdoor activities will be allowed for the secondary level school. Not only this, but Kejriwal also said that the even-odd formula will also be implemented in the coming days if the AQI does not come down to a certain level. Arvind Kejriwal announced the major decisions during a joint press conference with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.
The AQI in Delhi on Thursday was 450. In neighbouring Noida, the Gautam Budh Nagar administration has ordered that only online classes be held up to class 8 for all boards until November 8. It has also asked schools to curtail the outdoor activities of senior students and to stop in-person classes for them as well if possible.
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