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COVID-19 unlock: Tamil Nadu schools to reopen for Classes 9-12 from September 1
Tamil Nadu government has allowed for theatres to open from Monday with 50% occupancy.
Highlights
- Tamil Nadu gives nod to schools to reopen for Classes 9 and over from September 1.
- The TN government has released SOPs that should be strictly followed by all schools and students.
New Delhi: Tamil Nadu schools are set to reopen from September 1 for Classes 9 and above though the lockdown has been extended till September 6 with additional relaxations. All colleges to function from September 1 on a rotational basis.
According to the order released by the Tamil Nadu government, both government and private aided schools will be allowed to conduct classes for 9 and above with strict COVID-19 protocols and teachers and other school staff will have to be fully vaccinated. Tamil Nadu government has already released SOPs that should be strictly followed by schools and students.
Also, theatres have been allowed to open from Monday with 50% occupancy.
(This a breaking news story, more details are awaited)