As schools reopen, Uttar Pradesh makes COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for teachers, staff

UP has made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all teachers and school staff, along with their families. 

New Delhi: As schools reopened in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday (September 2) made COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for all teachers and school staff, along with their families.  The primary schools reopened in the state on Wednesday with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place. For standard 9 to 12, the physical classes resumed from August 16 in the state, while for standard 6-8, schools reopened from August 24. However, attendance is not compulsory and online classes are continuing. Also, the consent of parents is must for students to attend school.  All teachers and school staff, along with their family, have to mandatorily undergo COVID-19 vaccination, following reopening of schools: Uttar Pradesh government pic.twitter.com/HupX8k3Jmc