The decision on reopening of schools in Mumbai and surrounding areas will be taken after Diwali, said Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar. Several reports had suggested earlier that if the speculated third wave of COVID-19 does not hit Maharashtra then the schools can reopen in a phased manner after Diwali. The state had also formed a committee to set guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the reopening of schools.
The suggested SOPs include staggered school hours, social distancing inside classrooms, setting up of school health clinics among others. Sanitisation of schools, staggered entry of students, wearing masks are among mandatory protocols.
Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) had earlier said that it would do some groundwork before the students are asked to return to physical classes, however, the exact status of reopening schools will depend upon COVID-19 cases and positivity rates after the festivals.
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