Colleges in Karnataka to Reopen From Nov 17, RT-PCR Test Report Must For Teachers

College Reopening News: The Karnataka government on Friday said it is planning to reopen colleges in the state from November 17. However, ahead of the reopening, the state government made COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report mandatory for all the teachers, students and non-teaching staff.

Issuing an order, the state government said that degree, medical and engineering colleges will reopen from November 17, and nursing, AYUSH and paramedical colleges from December 1.

“As per SoP issued from Government of Karnataka, all teachers, students and non-teaching staff members of colleges and hostels shall produce a COVID-19 RT-PCR negative test report, which is done within 72 hours before the day of joining,” the order said.

The state government instructed the health department staff to collect the samples from teachers, students and non- teaching staff of both colleges and hostels, without any delay and facilitate quick testing.

Deputy Commissioners of all districts and the Special Commissioner (Health) of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike have been asked to monitor and ensure the testing is carried out in a smooth manner.