Tribune News Service

Patiala, August 8

To contain the spread of Covid-19, the Education Department has released a standard operating procedures (SOPs), whereby students of government schools can be called on alternate days. The department said students of non-board classes can be called on alternate days while board classes will be held regularly.

Harinder Kaur, District Education Officer, said the whole purpose of the SOPs was to contain any spread of Covid-91 in schools. “School heads have been directed not to have more than 25 students in a classroom. Teachers will have to take more lectures.”

The schools had reopened last week after a long Covid-induced closure.

The DEO said school heads would have the liberty to make the timetable as per their convenience. However, they (heads) had to adhere to the guidelines of ‘one student one bench’ and not to exceed the limit of 25 students in a class – at a time.

Harinder Kaur said: “Around 700 students will be tested for Covid in the district everyday. Besides, teachers will be given repeated reminders to ensure Covid-appropriate behaviour,” she said.