The reopening of schools is being followed with COVID protocols, such as bio-bubbles in place, the state government said ahead of school reopening.
Kerala School Reopening: After being closed for more than one-and-a-half years due to the outbreak of the deadly novel coronavirus, Kerala schools are set to reopen in a staggered manner from November 1 starting with Classes 1 to 7, 10 and 12. The reopening of schools is being followed with COVID protocols, such as bio-bubbles in place, the state government said ahead of school reopening. The decision to reopen schools has been taken with utmost vigilance. The process will take place in a staggered manner. Schools have been directed to strictly follow the guidelines prepared by the Health and Education departments.
Earlier this month, the department was asked to give details to the state government regarding the preparations made by it to safeguard children from getting infected, once schools reopen. The preparations included cleaning and disinfecting places where children throng and strictly implementing the bio-bubble system.
The department has also directed the school authorities to prepare mid-day meals for children and distribute them adhering to COVID-19 protocol besides ensuring them the service of a doctor, the Education department had said. The guidelines also directed to make the availability of soap and sanitizer in schools, thermal scanner to examine the body temperature of children, teachers and non-teaching staff would also be arranged in each school.
As the schools were closed in the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the state government has been imparting online education to the children in the government and aided schools for the last two academic years including the ongoing one.
Read More:
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
