Covid: Maharashtra, Karnataka, UP, 3 others are states of concern, says govt

“From 24 (January) we will be reopening schools for classes 1-12th with COVID protocols; Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray has agreed to our proposal, Ms Gaikwad was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.

Last week, state Health Minister Rajesh Tope had said that there was a demand for the reopening of schools in the state.

“Demands are rising from certain quarters for reopening of schools as children are suffering the education loss,” he said.