School reopening update: Karnataka to reopen schools for classes 9-10. Here’s what other states are doing

Several states have allowed schools to reopen as cases of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases are dropping across the country. School authorities are asked to take care of strict adherence to the protocol mandated by the govt against Covid-19. This includes the mandatory wearing of face masks and social distancing. Some states, including Rajasthan and Bihar, have also made it mandatory for all teachers and faculty staff to be vaccinated with a minimum of one dose of the jab.

Schools in Karnataka are set to reopen from Monday following the announcement by chief minister Basavaraj S Bommai regarding the resumption of classes 9, 10 and pre-university course (PUC). Schools in Uttar Pradesh were also set to reopen on Monday but have now been deferred thanks to the death of former chief minister Kalyan Singh. The state is observing a public holiday under the three-day mourning period during a mark of respect for the departed leader. The UP government announced the reopening of faculties with 50 per cent attendance for intermediate students.

Schools in Haryana, Uttarakhand, Puducherry, Punjab, Lakshadweep, Nagaland and Chhattisgarh reopened within the first week of August. Andhra Pradesh also resumed classes on August 16. Bihar also resumed classes for 1-8 within the same week with 50 per cent capacity.

Meanwhile, on the choice to reopen schools. On August 17, the government announced the reopening of faculties for classes 5 to 7. However, it later revoked the announcement after its Covid task force advised against it.

Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan are expected to start physical classes for college kids from classes 9 to 12 with a 50 per cent capacity from September 1.

In Delhi, students of classes 10, 11 and 12 are allowed to go to schools for admission and board-exam related activities only. A on the strategy for reopening schools, colleges and academic institutions to the chief minister and elected official on August 25. the govt will take a turn whether physical classes are going to be allowed to resume supported the suggestions of the panel.

In Gujarat, the govt is yet to announce offline studies for Classes 6 to eight and it’s already opened physical classes for 9 to 12 students last month.