The Hassan district administration has declared three days holiday for classes one to IX in Hassan and Alur taluks of the district, considering the increasing number of COVID-19 cases among students. Hassan reported 288 cases among students and Alur reported 161 cases.
Excise Minister K. Gopalaiah, who is also Minister in charge of the district, told the media that the decision was taken in the interest of students. It was necessary to avoid the spread of infection.
