Tamil Nadu schools for Classes 10 and 12 to reopen from Jan 19
With a majority of parents willing to send their children to schools, the Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday announced that the schools will be reopened from January 19 for Classes 10 and 12.
By : migrator
Update: 2021-01-12 04:56 GMT
Chennai
In a statement, Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami said that schools were instructed to strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) after the reopening of schools. Accordingly, only 25 students will be allowed per class.
Also, the state government has decided to make hostel facilities available.
The Chief Minister also said all students shall be provided with Vitamin and Zinc tablets by the Health Department to boost their immunity system.
According to the fresh SOP, all students and teachers will have to wear face masks compulsorily inside and outside the school premises.
In addition, hand sanitizers — supplied by the Health Department to all government schools—shall be provided in all classrooms.
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