Pondicherry Schools Will Remain Close Amid H3N2 Cases Rise

Amid rising H3N2 cases, all schools for classes 1 to 8 in Puducherry will remain closed for 10 days starting tomorrow. In a circular, "All schools in Puducherry to remain closed from 16th to 26th March in wake of the spread of H3N2", Puducherry Education minister A Namassivayam told reporters.  The decision was taken following reports of children falling sick owing to the H3N2 subtype of seasonal influenza.