Amid rising COVID-19 coronavirus cases in the national capital, the Delhi government postponed the reopening of schools on Friday. Schools across the country have been closed since March 2020 in light of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.
On Friday, in an order, the Arvind Kejriwal government announced that all schools in the national capital will remain closed until October 5. “All public and private schools will remain closed for all students until October 5. However, online teaching and learning activities will continue as usual,” said an official order issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE).
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School principals are allowed to call in “staff based on the requirements for the smooth conduct of online classes or any other work,” he said.
Universities and schools across the country have been closed since March 16 when the Center announced the closure of a classroom across the country as part of measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus. On March 25, the central government announced a national shutdown to prevent the spread of the virus.
While various restrictions have been eased in different ‘Unblocking’ phases since June 8, educational institutions remain closed.
According to the latest guidelines in ‘Unlock’, schools can call students in classes 9 to 12 to schools on a voluntary basis starting September 21.
Some states are now taking steps to reopen schools in the wake of the ‘Unlock 4’ guidelines announced by the Center. In particular, some states have decided to open schools as of September 21, but only for classes 9 to 12.
In August, the Interior Ministry (MHA) had issued guidelines stating that schools and universities would remain closed until the end of September, but they can call 50 percent of their teachers to facilitate online teaching. Consequently, students in classes 9 to 12 were allowed to visit schools on a “voluntary” basis to clarify their doubts.
The Delhi government led by Arvind Kejriwal had issued a notice stating that students in classes 9 to 12 can visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones, on a voluntary basis, to receive guidance from their teachers.
According to the Delhi government, “All schools will be closed until September 30. Students in classes 9 to 12 may be allowed to visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones only, on a voluntary basis, to receive guidance from their teachers. ” . “
“This will be subject to the written consent of their parents / guardians and will be allowed from September 21 for which, the SOP will be issued by the Ministry of Health to be followed by schools,” he added.
The Delhi government allowed gyms to resume operations from September 14, and yoga institutes were also allowed to reopen. Although the weekly markets have also been allowed to reopen until September 30. The government led by Arvind Kejriwal issued a formal order. Gymnasiums and yoga institutes have been allowed to open with immediate effect, according to the official order. As a general rule, all gyms and yoga institutes should follow standard operating procedures issued by the central government.
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