The schools will be kept closed till January 15, 2021 on account of Corona Virus, as decided by the Mizoram Government on Friday.
It was decided at the highest level of keeping the schools shut till 15th of January, by Education Minister of Mizoram, Lalchhandama Ralte.
Even Christmas celebrations and New Year will be a low key affair to avoid community spread of the disease, according to the Mizoram Government.
Use of sky lanterns, pyrotechnics including toy guns, bursting of firecrackers on Christmas and New Year is prohibited to control air pollution which could worsen respiratory problems of COVID-19 patients and others, an official said on Tuesday.
The official said, special police checkpoints and Mobile patrolling will be done during the festive season.
To make sure that prohibitions are implemented, COVID-19 local task force volunteers will take over locations.