Maharashtra Health Minister Rajesh Tope on Sunday, January 16, said that a decision on reopening of schools in state will be considered after the next 10-15 days.
This development comes as there is a low incidence of coronavirus infection in children and students are suffering education loss.
Earlier, the state government had announced to shut the schools in Maharashtra till February 15 due to the rise in COVID-19 cases across the state.
Moreover, the chorus is getting louder against the Maharashtra Government’s decision on the closure of all schools amid rising COVID-19 and Omicron Variant cases.
He said the final decision will be taken by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.
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An MLC from Aurangabad has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray requesting him to rethink the closure of schools and colleges, which he claimed is forcing boys to work in fields while girls are being married off at an early age by their parents.
In a letter, the MLC has urged the chief minister to allow the resumption of schools and colleges with a 50 per cent capacity.
"The Chief Minister will take a final decision after a comprehensive review of the pandemic situation after 15 days. There is a demand for reopening of the schools with 50% capacity where there is no spike in cases. Demands are rising from certain quarters for reopening of schools as children are suffering the education loss," said Tope.
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Expressing concern over the rise in infections, Tope said that the people seem to be not afraid of the coronavirus. The COVID-19 protocols must be followed strictly. Common people, as well as politicians, should avoid crowding.
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