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Pune, Oct 3 (PTI) Schools for classes VIII to XII will start in physical mode from Monday for the first time in 18 months in Pune city, and those running these institutions said all COVID-19 guidelines issued by the Maharashtra government will be adhered to strictly.
Physical distancing norms in the classrooms, mask usage, vaccination of teachers, thermal and oximeter screening of students, getting written consent from parents, and ensuring cleanliness, hand hygiene of students etc will be followed completely, Mahendra Ganpule, state spokesperson, Maharashtra Headmaster Association, told PTI..
"There will be three-clock hours working in the school.
The students will come to the school after taking meals at home.
Almost all teachers have been fully vaccinated.
There are 1600 schools in the Pune district and we expect over 90 to open on Monday," he said.