Schools in Punjab to Reopen from October 19; SOP released
Punjab Education Minister Vijay Inder Singla has announced that the schools for grades 9 to 12 will reopen on October 19, for students and teachers outside the containment zones only. Students can opt to continue online classes as well. In the SOP released by the ministry, masks are made mandatory. The students have been asked to wear full-sleeves and the schools will arrange the classes in shifts to avoid contact.