Schools likely to reopen for Classes IX-XII from September 1
The Hindu
Government extends lockdown till 6 a.m. on August 23
The Tamil Nadu government is planning to reopen schools for Classes IX, X, XI and XII from September 1 with 50% of the strength, complying with the standard operating procedures. Schools have remained shut on account of the COVID-19 lockdown. The government has extended the lockdown till 6 a.m. on August 23, with fresh restrictions from August 9 to avoid crowding. Chief Minister M.K. Stalin said in a statement on Friday that during a discussion, medical experts “unanimously” opined that schools should reopen.
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