Minister of Education Prof. GL Peiris says schools are expected to reopen in stages in late August or early September, according to a stringent plan as per directives issued by health authorities.
The Minister said vaccinations of teachers, academic and non-academic staff is currently being implemented across the island with the aim of resuming schools at the earliest.
The Minister speaking at a media briefing this morning said 77% of the vaccination programme of school academics was completed as of this morning.
Accordingly, the second dose of the vaccine is expected to be administered before the end of next month.
