Madhya Pradesh schools to reopen for all classes from February 1

NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh government has decided to reopen all schools, residential schools, hostels in the state from February 1 with 50% attendance after consulting with medical experts, the Chief Minister’s Office announced on social media.

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“The Chief Minister ChouhanShivraj in consultation with the medical experts decided that the schools would be reopened from 1st February. All classes from class 1 to 12 will be conducted with 50% attendance. Residential schools and hostels will also open with 50% attendance,” CMO tweeted.

मुख्यमंत्री श्री @ChouhanShivraj ने स्कूल खोलने के संबंध में चिकित्सा विशेषज्ञों से विचार-विमर्श कर निर्णय लिया कि 1 फरवरी से स्कूल पुनः खोले जाएंगे। कक्षा 1 से 12 तक सभी कक्षाएं 50% उपस्थिति के साथ संचालित होंगी। आवासीय विद्यालय और छात्रावास भी 50% उपस्थिति के साथ खुलेंगे।

— Office of Shivraj (@OfficeofSSC) January 31, 2022

On Sunday, Chouhan had said the decision on reopening schools in the state will be taken after consultation with experts and review of the COVID-19 situation, according to a PTI report. The state government had on January 14 ordered closure of schools and hostels for Classes 1 to 12 till January 31 in view of increasing COVID-19 cases at that time.

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The CM, while reviewing the COVID-19 situation in the state on Saturday, said COVID-19 cases were coming down in the state, including major cities like Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur and Gwalior. “Very few coronavirus patients are admitted in hospitals. The decision on opening schools will be taken after considering the COVID-19 situation in other states...experts will be consulted. Schools will be opened only after full deliberation,” Chouhan said.

There is a possibility that COVID-19 cases will come down by February 15, he said. Though there is nothing to worry, the administration should continue to adopt COVID-19-appropriate behaviour and follow the mandatory requirement of wearing masks, the CM said.