Karnataka Govt Allows Physical Classes 1 To 5 From Next Week

Karnataka's Primary and Secondary Education Minister B.C. Nagesh on October 18 announced that Classes 1 to 5 will be reopened in the state from October 25 with only 50% of the capacity of a classroom. Reportedly, parents' consent is mandatory for schools. Meanwhile, teachers and students have to follow all COVID-19 protocols. However, the government will further decide on November 1 to run classes at full capacity.