pre-primary schools

As per notice issued by Department of Public Instruction on November 4, pre-primary schools - LKG and UKG will resume on November 8 in all districts of Karnataka where Covid positivity rate is less than 2%. Masks are made compulsory for teachers and employees are required to be vaccinated, as per the SOPs. Masks for students are not required, as experts stated children below 5 years "need not wear masks".