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Meghalaya allows reopening of physical classes from Nov 1

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SHILLONG, Oct 28: Meghalaya government through a notification has recommended reopening of schools for holding off line classes from Class I to XII both in urban and rural areas.

The physical classes will, however, be allowed subject to adherence of following protocols:

  • Consent of parents is paramount.
  • Attendance norms shall be relaxed. Only 15-20 students will be allowed in a class at a given time and to ensure this, schools will call students on shifts or alternate day. A distance of six feet will be maintained between two benches in a class room.
  • Teaching hours will be limited to three to four hours per day and no cultural gathering or sports events will be permitted.
  • Schools/Colleges will have to provide isolation facilities and tie-up with local health departments for any emergency situation.
  • Deputy Commissioners have been empowered to assess the risk locally and decide on reopening of schools.
  • Vaccination is encouraged for teachers/staff for the safety of staff and students
  • Non-vaccinated teachers and staff shall have to undergo mandatory RTPCR test after every ten days and submit the test certificate to the school head.
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