Mangaluru: Schools will be reopened for class 8, 9 and 10 in Dakshina Kannada District from September 17 and for grade 6 and 7 of September 20.
Deputy Commissioner said on Monday that the school must be required to follow the Covid-19 guidelines when starting offline classes.
“Nearly 99% of teachers and staff in schools in the district have received vaccines.
At present, 261 children undergo treatment for Covid-19.
Take initiatives for children’s care and track their contacts.
The teacher must ensure that all children entering the class Wear a mask and follow social distance strictly, “DC said.
He said the school had to continue the online class even after the start of the offline class.
“The approval letter of the parent must be obtained mandatory before allowing children to attend offline classes.
Students from Kerala must stay in hostels or they can continue to attend online classes,” he said.
The school must provide basic facilities including the toilet before the start of the offline class.
Teachers and staff must undergo Covid-19 tests regularly and ensure that parents of children who attend the class have no symptoms of Covid-19, he added.