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Will not open schools in Delhi unless fully convinced, says Arvind Kejriwal

The chief minister said the safety and the health of school children are very important to the AAP government

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses during his visit to Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, in order to review Covid-19 preparedness, in New Delhi.

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Kejriwal said Delhi "gave the model" of home isolation and plasma therapy concept to the country in the fight against the virus.

Press Trust of India New Delhi

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 15 2020 | 12:54 PM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday said that the Delhi government will not open schools unless it is "fully convinced" about the improved Covid-19 situation in the city.

Delivering his Independence Day speech at Delhi Secretariat, Kejriwal said the Covid-19 situation in the national capital is under control as compared to what it was two months back and thanked all the stakeholders, including the central government, 'corona warriors' and different organisations.

The chief minister said the safety and the health of school children are very important to the AAP government.

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Topics : Arvind Kejriwal Manish Sisodia Aam Aadmi Party Delhi schools

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