With citizens and institutes panicking over the Coronavirus hitting Indian cities, the state education department has issued official guidelines for all schools to follow. The circular issued by the Commissioner of Education on Monday also warns schools to not make it compulsory for children to wear masks.

The circular urges schools to create awareness regarding the virus without creating any panic. "It is very important to create awareness to control the spread of the virus. It should instructions on frequent washing of hands, covering face with a tissue while coughing or sneezing, avoiding crowded places etc," states the circular.