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Omicron Scare: Schools for classes 1-7 resumes in Nashik from today

Meanwhile, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) made a statement that schools for classes 1-7 in Mumbai will now reopen from December 15, instead of December 1.

Omicron Scare: Schools for classes 1-7 resumes in Nashik from today
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The Nashik Municipal Commissioner (NMC) today, December 13, resumes physical classes for Std 1-7.

The civic body had stayed the decision until December 10, considering the threat of the new coronavirus variant, Omicron. So far, no Omicron cases have been detected in the Nashik City.

Earlier, the schools were slated to begin on December 1, which were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Also Read: Omicron Scare: 40-year-old Unvaccinated Nagpur man tests positive; Maharashtra's toll rise to 18

According to reports, there are 1,85,279 students in Classes 1 to 7 in 504 schools in the NMC area and at least 60 per cent of parents have given their consent to resume physical classes. Earlier in September, schools reopened for Classes 5 to 8 in rural areas and Classes 8 to 11 in urban areas.

Besides, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) made a statement that schools for classes 1-7 in Mumbai will now reopen from December 15, instead of December 1. However, amid the detection of the new variant, B.1.1.529 or Omicron in South Africa that has been designated as a variant of concern, the said decision is believed to have been undertaken. 

Moreover, the Maharashtra government had issued the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the reopening of schools. The final decision, however, to reopen schools lies with the municipal commissioner. 

Additionally, reports claimed that the mayor of Pune stated that schools for grades 1-7 will not reopen in the city on the proposed day of December 1.

Also Read: "Open Mumbai Schools Now": Parents urge Maharashtra govt to resume pre-primary, kindergarten

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