School Reopening: Schools To Re-Open In Punjab, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand Today With Covid Protocol

School Reopening: From today, schools are opening in many states. These states include Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand. It has been made mandatory for schools to follow Covid protocol.

School Reopening. (File Photo)

School Reopening: There is a steady decline in the cases of corona infection in the country, along with relaxation in the lockdown restrictions, Hence, schools have started reopening in all the states. Although schools have been opened in many states, schools are also opening in Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Jharkhand. The state governments have issued guidelines for schools and have instructed them to strictly follow the Covid protocol. Let us know which state has laid down what conditions for opening the school.

Schools of all classes open in Punjab:

Schools have been reopened in Punjab for all classes from today Monday, August 2. However, it is mandatory for schools to follow the Covid guidelines. Vaccination of staff is also necessary. Let us tell you that in Punjab, schools have been opened from July 26 from class 11and 12class. During this, the option of online learning-teaching has also been continued.

Class in Uttarakhand Schools open from class 9 to 12:

Schools from class 9 to class 12 have been opened in Uttarakhand from today. At the same time, schools from classes 6 to 8 will open from August 16. However, parental consent has been made mandatory for children coming to school. Schools will also have to follow the Covid protocol completely. The order issued by the government states that the schools will have to appoint a nodal officer who will ensure proper conduct of Covid on the part of the students and will take action in case of any violation. According to the order, it is mandatory for all students, teachers, and staff members to wear masks, follow social distancing and wash hands frequently. The order states that if anyone observes symptoms like fever, cough, or cold in the school premises, the nodal officer shall immediately inform the district administration and health officers in consultation with the school management and the principal. Along with this, teachers, staff members, and students residing within the school premises will be allowed to enter the school only after producing the RT-PCR test report within 48 hours. The order also states that schools will follow a 'hybrid mode' of education, according to which classes will be conducted simultaneously both physically and online through live streaming on mobiles and devices. At the same time, schools will not open for classes 1 to 5 in the state, and the education of the students will continue online.

Jharkhand Schools from class 9 to 12 open:

In Jharkhand, schools from class 9 to class 12 have been opened from today. However, a condition has been imposed that the corona infection rate in the respective districts should be one percent for the last seven days. Significantly, the state-level body of parents of school students has opposed the move and said that the government should wait for some more time in view of the threat of a possible third wave of the corona pandemic before reopening the schools. Let us inform you that schools and colleges were closed in March this year in the wake of an outbreak of the second wave of coronavirus. In the recent cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, a decision has been taken to reopen the schools.  Guidelines have been issued for schools such as; it is mandatory for children, teachers, and staff to wear masks, it is necessary to follow social distancing, the consent of parents is necessary, and online classes will also continue.

Schools from class 10 to 12 open in Himachal Pradesh from today:

Schools of classes 10 to 12 have been opened in Himachal Pradesh from today. At the same time, students of classes 5 to 8 may visit the school to clarify their doubts if any. Let us tell you that the schools have been strictly ordered to follow the proper Covid-19 protocol.

Schools have opened in these states:

Significantly, schools have been reopened in the states of Maharashtra, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra etc. However, it has not been made mandatory for the students to attend the school. The decision to open schools in Delhi and Tamil Nadu has not yet been taken.