Chandigarh allows reopening of schools for Classes 10 to 12; eases COVID-19 norms

While the reopening of schools for Class 10, 11 and 12 will take place from February 1. Other relaxations will come into effect from January 28.  

Chandigarh School Reopening: Easing out COVID-19 restrictions in the Union Territory, the administration has allowed reopening of schools for students of Class 10 to 12 from February 1. According to an official statement, the administration also gave relaxation in timings of gymnasiums, markets and activities at Sukhna Lake. While the reopening of schools for Class 10, 11 and 12 will take place from February 1. Other relaxations will come into effect from January 28.  

The administration has stated that it is mandatory for all students above 15 years of age to be vaccinated with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to attend offline classes. Coaching institutions will be allowed to reopen at 50 per cent capacity, subject to the condition that all students of 15 to 18 years should have received at least one dose of coronavirus vaccine and students/staff above 18 years of age are fully vaccinated.

In the midst of all the relaxations announced by the authorities, Punjab Governor Banwari Lal Purohit, who is the Administrator of Union Territory Chandigarh, appealed to people to follow COVID-related protocols and guidelines at public places.

The pandemic situation was reviewed by Governor Purohit along with all senior officials of the Administration.

Governor Purohit also directed police officials to ensure strict enforcement of the protocols at public places. He expressed satisfaction over the decline in positivity rate and appreciated health officials for being proactive in handling the situation, an official statement said. He advised health officials to keep analysing small trends and surges, and keep taking strict and prompt containment action.

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