Tamil Nadu Government Releases SOPs As Schools Reopens From 1st Sept

As Tamilnadu decides to reopen schools for the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th standards from 1st of September with 50% attendance, the school authority should strictly conform to the SOPs issued by the Director of Public Health.

Guidelines issued by the Tamil Nadu Government as the local schools reopen

• 6 feet of distance shall be maintained in between the students with a revised seating plan.

• There should be preferable markings in between the seats.

• The school premises should be properly sanitized and clean.

• There must be the availability of key supplies like disinfectants, soap, thermometer, sanitizers, and other hygiene-related supplies.

• Schools should ensure a proper social distancing at both the entry and exit points.

• Physical distancing should be strictly maintained in the administrative rooms, office areas, and staff rooms.

• Markings that indicate safety protocol and social distancing must be displayed to the students, teachers, and parents.

• Schools should not conduct events where social distancing cannot be maintained.

• At the entry points, the schools should have the facility to sanitize the students, teachers, parents, community members, hostel staff, and others to tackle the covid-19 challenges.