Schools can reopen from September 21 for Classes 9-12

The Ministry of Health and Family welfare has allowed  reopening of schools and colleges from September 21. In a notice issued Tuesday, the ministry informed that skill or entrepreneurship training too will be permitted from September 21. The ministry has also allowed the reopening of schools for classes 9 to 12 on a “voluntary basis”.

Only schools outside containment zones will be allowed to reopen from September 21 for senior students of Classes 9 to 12, according to the directives. So, students, teachers, and staff members living in containment zones will not be allowed to attend school.

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“Prior to resumption of activities, all work areas intended for teaching/demonstrations etc., including laboratories, other common utility areas shall be sanitized with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution, with particular attention to frequently touched surfaces,” announced by the Health Ministry states.