Kerala is all set to reopen its schools from Monday. Ahead of the reopening of schools, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday said that the guidelines prepared jointly by the Health Department and the Education Department need to be strictly followed by all schools. He said that it is very important to run the schools in a safe manner.
The Chief Minister said, “The support of teachers and parents alike is necessary in this regard. For this, the guidelines prepared jointly by the Health Department and the Education Department in collaboration with other departments need to be strictly followed. “
He also informed that important instructions have been given to schools and parents. Vijayan said schools would implement necessary instructions to control overcrowding in schools, maintain maximum social distancing among children and ensure cleanliness of classrooms and surroundings.
“Each school will work in collaboration with the health department to take necessary steps to carry out safety procedures. Necessary mechanisms are in place to monitor and implement these activities,” he said.
Vijayan said that the study was able to progress well through online classes, but the students missed out on the school environment. “There were challenges in online education but the situation is changing from Monday,” he said.
“The number of new cases and patients undergoing treatment has come down significantly. The government has taken the decision with utmost caution. Classes 1 to 7, classes 10 and 12 will start from November 1 and rest from November 15,” he said.
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