The government Friday ordered reopening of colleges subject to cent percent vaccination of students and staff.
“Vide government Order No: 66-JK(DMRRR) of 2021 Dated: 05-09-2021 Higher Education institutions have been permitted to commence with limited in person teaching subject to 100% vaccination of staff and students,” reads an order issued by Secretary to the Government Higher Education Department Sushma Chauhan.
The order stated that Government Degree Colleges shall reopen subject to specific permission of the concerned Deputy Commissioners.
“Further, Head of concerned Institution must ensure that the guidelines related to social distancing and Covid-19 Protocol are adhered to in letter and spirit,” added the order.
The government on Sunday ordered reopening of 10th and 12th classes for vaccinated students with 50 percent capacity on a given day.
The classes for students of 12th standard would be permitted with in-person attendance not exceeding 50 per cent of capacity on a given day.
However, consent shall be obtained from the parents of all students who are willing to attend the school. The school premises should be thoroughly sanitised, proper screening regarding vaccination should be done on the school gate.
If any student or teacher or other school staff shows symptoms of cough, cold, or fever, they will not be allowed to enter the school.
The head of the school must ensure that the guidelines related to social distancing and Covid protocols are strictly followed.