The Kerala government has allowed the reopening of schools and colleges across the state from today, February 7. As per the guidelines released by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s office, classes have been allowed to reopen in a phased manner following a decline in the number of Covid-19 cases. Schools have reopened for classes 10 to 12 while classes 1 to 9 will reopen from February 14.

The decision to reopen schools and colleges came after the state CM Vijayan conducted a meeting to review the situation in the state. “The classes for 10, 11 and 12th standards and college students will begin from February 7. The classes for children from standard 1 to 9, creche and kindergarten will start from February 14,” a release issued by the CM’s Office said.

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