Amid Vaccination Drive, Centre Likely To Issue School Reopening Advisory
Amid ongoing vaccination drive, which is underway for children, the Centre is likely to issue an advisory pertaining to reopening of schools throughout the country. As per sources, National Expert Group were asked to suggest ways and modalities to open schools across India, as schools mostly remained closed since the outbreak of pandemic. It is being said that Centre wants to reopen schools under strict adherence to COVID-19 guidelines.
Tags: Covid-19, Corona Virus Vaccine, Schools, SCHOOL REOPEN, Latest update
Courtesy: ANI
LKG & UKG To Resume From November 8: Karnataka
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".
Tags: Karnataka, Schools, pre-primary schools, SCHOOL REOPEN, Covid-19
Courtesy: The Times Of India
400 Students Tested COVID Positive After Schools Re-Opened: TN
Owing to the re-opening of schools in Tamil Nadu, Health Secretary J Radhakrishanan revealed that almost 400 students in the state have tested positive for covid-19. Besides, the state health department is regularly monitoring the situation as the infection rate is at its peak. However, the situation in the state was not alarming and most of the cases were isolated and sporadic.
Tags: SCHOOL REOPEN, Covid-19, Tamil Nadu, Health Service
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Medanta Chairman Questions About Reopening Of Schools Across India
Though there has been an absence of vaccination drive for children against Covid-19, the schools are slowly reopening their physical classes. However, talking about this issue, Medanta chairman Dr Naresh Trehan questioned that whether the states are in a “rush” to open the schools. The children can become vulnerable to the infection and India lacks “good facilities to take care of them.” Besides, Covaxin has been tested among kids in India… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, Coronavirus Vaccines, SCHOOL REOPEN, Medanta Chairman
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Schools, Colleges & Universities To Reopen With 50% Attendance: Bihar
Bihar CM Nitish Kumar on July 5 announced that schools, colleges, and universities will reopen with 50% attendance. He tweeted that special arrangements will be made for vaccinating adult students, teachers, and staff of the institution. Government Training Institutes will also reopen with 50% attendance. Earlier, due to the second wave, the Bihar government had announced summer vacations for the institutes from May 1 to June 30.
Tags: 50%, Bihar, Colleges reopen, SCHOOL REOPEN, CM Nitish Kumar
Courtesy: NDTV
UP: Government School Teachers To Conduct Online Classes From School
The government of Uttar Pradesh has decided to reopen schools for teachers of classes 1-8 to conduct online sessions from schools. However, schools will remain closed for students owing to the pandemic. Government school teachers have been asked to conduct online classes and departmental work from schools only when necessary and as per teachers' choice. UPBEB… read-more
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Schools, Online classes, Teachers, SCHOOL REOPEN
Courtesy: Zee News
Centre, State Government Denies To Re-Opening Of School
The centre as well as the state governments refused to the reopening of schools until COVID-19 situations are under control. Several parents have demanded the reopening of schools witnessing a decrease in number of cases under the second wave of COVID-19. However, the survey stated only 30% of the parents are willing to send their children to school while 70% declined the idea.
Tags: Schools, SCHOOL REOPEN, INDIA WIDE PARENTS' ASSOCIATION, Centre, COVID-19 outbreak
Courtesy: The Times of India
Punjab: Children Attend Protest Site Despite Schools' Reopening In State
Although schools are gradually reopening in Punjab, children are continuously joining the farmers' protest at Singhu border. Reportedly, the children attend regular schools when they are at home, they switch to online mode when they join their parents at the protest site. The farmers said the children would learn the struggle, interests and culture by attending the protests. Meanwhile, the schools currently go for only few hours with optional… read-more
Tags: Punjab, Schools, SCHOOL REOPEN, Farmers' Protest
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Arunachal Govt To Give Tri-colour Masks To Students Before Reopening Of Schools
Ahead of the reopening of schools in the state, Arunachal Pradesh government will distribute tri-colour masks to the students. The government said it would help to instil a sense of nationalism among the students. For this, the government has procured 60,000 tri-colour cotton masks from the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC). Noting the urgency, KVIC has even delivered the consignment before the classes for grades 10 and 12… read-more
Tags: Covid-19, SCHOOL REOPEN, Arunachal Pradesh, Lockdown relaxation, Education
Courtesy: Times of India
WB: Education Institutes To Remain Closed Till November End
Educational institutions in West Bengal will continue to remain closed till November 30 in view of the coronavirus pandemic. Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said they are looking at options to resume classes for the students of schools and colleges from December 1, however, the decisions is yet to be taken. Social and cultural activities can be conducted outside containment zones following the safety protocols.
Tags: Coronavirus, SCHOOL REOPEN, partha chatterjee, West Bengal
Courtesy: The Indian Express