Tamil Nadu, after registering a decline in new coronavirus Infections, cases have been witnessing a surge in the past one week and 217 people have tested positive on Saturday, taking the tally to 34,57,133 in the state so far.
With fresh Covid-19 cases crossing 200 per day in Tamil Nadu, parents are worried about the reopening of schools.
Housewife Priya Setumadhavan said she is worried about her daughter Akanksha going to school. Speaking to IANS, he said: “I am worried because the children will mix with each other and we do not know what is in store for our child. It would have been better if they were conducting classes in two shifts, but mostly Classes are held in the same shift.”
The teachers, however, said there was no other option but to reopen the schools. Selvanayagan, a teacher from a private aided school in Madurai, told IANS, “It was very difficult to connect with students during online classes and students were confused about the basics too. We have to start with the basics again and move on. “
He said that the students of classes 1 to 5 need a strong foundation and if there is any delay in the reopening of schools, the basics of learning will be affected and it will harm the students, which the state has to suffer for a long time due to the pandemic. Can’t stand till after lockdown. ,
state school education Minister Ambil Mahesh Poyyamozhi had announced in a statement that schools in Tamil Nadu would reopen on Monday, June 13.
Tamil Nadu has not relaxed COVID-19 protocols as compared to other states and with new infections rising, all existing standard operating procedures will be followed in schools where educational institutions are closed for summer vacation on Monday. will open again. Ma Subramaniam, Minister of Nadu said.
The Health and Family Welfare Minister on Sunday appealed to the people to follow the COVID-19 behavior in public places, including wearing of face mask and maintaining social distancing, adding that 10 people have died. has occurred. India Because of the coronavirus and there is no need to think that the country has come out of the pandemic.
– With inputs from PTI and IANS
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