Thiruvananthapuram: The state in the state will be reopened on November 1.
The decision in this case was taken during a Covid review meeting chaired by the Head of Pinarayi Vijayan’s Minister here on Saturday.
The review meeting decided to open all primary classes (from class I to VII) and class X and XII from November 1 from November 15, all classes will begin to function regularly.
CM has directed the Ministry of Health and Education to take all the necessary steps for the reopening of the school.
Health experts have suggested opening primary classes first.
Children who have low immunity must avoid coming to school in the initial phase.
A discussion will be held on how the transportation of facilities must be arranged for students, said Minister of Chief in a statement.
The Ministry of Health and Education has been directed to map detailed guidelines for the reopening of the school.
This must include safety measures that must be taken at each school and also prevent measures to curb the spread of Covid.
From October 18, classes in universities in all states will begin because students in this age group will complete the first dose of vaccination.
The review meeting did not receive any call at the opening of restaurants, bars and theaters.
However, deciding that locking will be charged only in the ward that has more than 10% of the weekly infection population ratio (WIPR).
Special drives to vaccinate those above 65since vaccination coverage has reached 90% in the state, the government decided to end the testing of antigens in the government and private laboratories.
Now, the antigen test will only be done in an emergency and the recipe for medical officers will be mandatory.
Special drives will be organized to track people over the age of 65 who have not been vaccinated until now in an effort to prevent a surge in mortality.