Universities and Colleges to reopen from 1 March in Mizoram

The State Government of Mizoram has decided to resume the colleges, universities, and other higher educational institutions from 1 March.

A meeting of Education and Health department officials chaired by Higher and Technical Education Minister Dr. R Lalthangliana has decided to reopen colleges, universities, and higher educational institutions from 1 March, the statement said.

Lalthangliana, who is also the Health Minister, urged authorities of schools, colleges, universities, and other institutions to adhere to COVID-19 protocols and guidelines made from time to time.
Currently, the state has 26 active COVID-19 cases, while 4,386 people have recovered from the infection.
Mizoram has tested 2,31,396 samples for coronavirus to date, including 976 on Friday. So far 21,997 people, including 10,639 frontline workers have been administered the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the official added.