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.

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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. 

Tamil Nadu Govt extends lockdown till Sept 6 with additional relaxations; schools for students of classes 9-12 to reopen from Sept 1 with 50% capacity

All colleges to function from Sept 1 on a rotational basis with vaccinated teaching & non-teaching staff

— ANI (@ANI) August 21, 2021

Also, theatres have been allowed to open from Monday with 50% occupancy.

(This a breaking news story, more details are awaited)