Punjab govt allows reopening of schools for Classes 10, 11 and 12 from today as COVID-19 cases decline

As per the guidelines, only fully vaccinated teachers and non-teaching staff will be allowed to attends the schools in person. Besides, children who want to attend physical classes will have to give written parental consent.

CHANDIGARH: With COVID-19 cases in the state declining, the Punjab government has allowed government-run, affiliated, aided and private schools to reopen for classes 10, 11 and 12 from Monday (July 26) onwards. The state education department had on Sunday issued a detailed document on guidelines to be followed by the heads of such educational institutions. As per the guidelines, only fully vaccinated teachers and non-teaching staff will be allowed to attends the schools in person. Besides, children who want to attend physical classes will have to give written parental consent.