West Bengal Schools, Colleges to reopen for offline classes from November 15

The Chief Minister also urged people to follow the safety protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection. The Bengal CM has urged the people of the state to wear their facemasks properly, covering the nose, to avert being infected with the disease.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced that the schools and colleges will reopen in the state from November 15 onwards. The Chief Minister has also directed the Chief Secretary to take all necessary steps to facilitate the process.

The Bengal Chief Minister made the announcement after attending an administrative review meeting at Uttar Kanya in Siliguri. The Minister also asked Chief Secretary HK Dwivedi to ensure proper cleaning and sanitisation of educational institutions before they reopen. It must be noted that schools and colleges in the state have been closed since the COVID-19 outbreak in March 2020. 

The Chief Minister also urged people to follow the safety protocols to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection. The Bengal CM has urged the people of the state to wear their facemasks properly, covering the nose, to avert being infected with the disease.

"Please wear the mask properly. The number of Covid cases registered a spike after Durga Puja. Hence, you must follow the Covid safety precautions, do not keep the mask hanging from your chin," CM Banerjee said during the meeting.

Banerjee has urged everyone to follow the coronavirus safety protocols during the upcoming Kali Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja and Jagaddhatri Puja festivities.

West Bengal has been reporting upward trend in COVID-19 infection for the fourth consecutive day after the Durga Puja festival last week, according to the state Health department bulletin released on Sunday.

The state reported 989 new cases on Sunday, higher than the previous day's 974 cases. On October 22, 21 and 20, the number of fresh cases was 846, 833 and 867 respectively.

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