LUCKNOW: Classes IX-XII in all residential schools of Uttar Pradesh will resume from Tuesday. A government order issued on Sunday mentioned the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the reopening of residential schools such as Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, Sainik Schools, Rajkiya Ashram Vidyalaya in the offline mode.
“The decision to reopen the residential schools has been taken in students’ interest and to ensure that the academic session does not derailed. All schools will have to ensure that Covid-19 safety norms are strictly implemented,” said deputy chief minister Dinesh Sharma. He said the authorities of residential schools have been directed to get the campuses and hostels fully sanitized before reopneing. All schools will have handwash, thermal scanners, sanitizers and basic health care facilities, he added.
The deputy CM said that if any teacher, student or non-teaching employee has cough, fever, or any Covid-19 symptom then he/she should be isolated with immediate effect and provided medical treatment. If any hosteller falls ill then he/she should be given treatment following the guidelines of the medical and health department.
Under the standard operating procedures issued by the government, wearing a face mask will be mandatory for all present on the campus and only necessary staff will be allowed to enter the hostel. Students coming to the hostels after travelling from various places should avoid interaction and maintain social distancing. It should be ensured that masks, sanitizer and tissues are available in schools and in hostels.