In the wake of growing cases of covid infection Uttar Pradesh government has decided to close all the schools from class 1 to class eight in state till 4th of April. Government has also decided to sanction leave to its employees on the day of covid vaccination and asked to arrange such leave for private sector employees.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports that State is witnessing a surge in the coronavirus infection and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked to maintain extra vigilance in the wake of growing Corona infection in state. All government and private schools from class one to 8 will be closed till Sunday and adherence of strict covid protocol will be ensured in other schools.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Yesterday 918 new covid cases were recorded in state out of which more than half were from state capital Lucknow only.  The State currently has 9195 active patients, with Lucknow having 2919 covid patients.</span><br />