The government of Tamil Nadu has announced that universities and schools for classes 9 to 12 in the state will not reopen on November 16.
The state government said that after analyzing parental feedback, they have decided to withdraw the announcement of the reopening of schools and school shelters for grades 9 to 12 as of November 16 and that a new reopening date would be announced after take the COVID-19 situation. consideration.
On November 9, all schools were directed to hold consultation meetings in which parents and members of the PTA were asked to share their views on the reopening of the schools after the initial announcement. . In some schools, parents were of the opinion that schools should reopen and in others, parents had cited safety reasons and asked that schools not reopen for the time being, the state government said in its press release.
Similarly, feedback was requested from representatives of colleges and universities on its reopening. Taking into account the guidelines issued by the University Scholarship Commission (UGC), colleges and universities will reopen for PhD students and PG final year students of science and technical courses only as of December 2. For these students only, Campus Hostels and guidelines for universities and hostels will be posted separately.
For other students, the reopening date will be announced later and ongoing online classes are expected to continue.
Notice issued
In view of the people crowding into stores to buy things and also at bus stops, they have been advised to maintain the rules of physical distancing and wear a mask at all times. Noting that in some countries there has been a new wave of cases and infections, the state government said it was important to follow all preventive measures and take precautions.
With this in mind, the government said the permission granted for community, political, cultural and entertainment celebrations and programs, as well as for religious congregations with more than 100 members, has been revoked.
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