Jammu and Kashmir COVID-19 unlock: Schools for Classes 10 and 12, colleges, universities allowed to reopen with certain riders

For Class 12 students, schools are allowed to reopen with 50% capacity given that students and staff are vaccinated against the coronavirus. 

New Delhi: The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday (September 5) allowed reopening schools for Classes 12 and 10 subject to certain riders in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.  For Class 12 students, schools are allowed to reopen with 50% capacity given that students and staff are vaccinated against the coronavirus. Deputy Commissioners can permit Class 10 students to resume physical classes after they undergo COVID-19 test. Consent of parents is necessary for students to attend school, where strict COVID-19 protocols have to be followed.  "If any student or teacher or other school staff shows symptoms of cough, cold, or fever, they will not be allowed to enter the school. The head of the school must ensure that the guidelines related to social distancing and Covid protocols are strictly followed,” the order added.