There were projections of a third wave hitting Odisha before the winter, but situation doesn’t indicate so. While schools are reopening for Classes 8 and 11 next week, the government is contemplating kicking-off offline teaching for students of other classes after the Durga puja vacations.
Unvaccinated children are at a greater risk of exposure to virus. However, DMET chief CBK Mohanty said that with cases reducing, government can afford to reopen schools for all students, but with caution as a mandate. For that, teachers and parents should get vaccinated and ensure they don’t let the virus transmit to their kids.
Questioned whether schools are reopening for all students, Mohanty said that the government has decided that classes for all students would reopen phase-wise.
The health official further said that mass education department as well as health department will monitor school going children to avoid Covid-19 transmission.
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The molecule, known as TriSb92, can be a key tool in preparing for future pandemics, as it is aimed at preventing both the transmission and spread of the virus, said researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland.
Rs 1,000 per month is being provided to each orphan child, who resides in any childcare institution, she said, adding, the assistance will continue till the child turns 18.
He urged people to follow the necessary Covid-19 protocols like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, washing hands, and not spitting anywhere.
India has recorded 1,134 new coronavirus cases, while the active cases increased to 7,026, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.
The molecule, known as TriSb92, can be a key tool in preparing for future pandemics, as it is aimed at preventing both the transmission and spread of the virus, said researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland.
Rs 1,000 per month is being provided to each orphan child, who resides in any childcare institution, she said, adding, the assistance will continue till the child turns 18.