The Centre is likely to issue an advisory soon to reopen schools across the country as the COVID-19 vaccination drive for children aged 15 speeds up.
Sources have said that Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has asked the National Expert Group to suggest ways and work on modalities to open schools nationwide.
“COVID-19 has affected children of all age groups. However, the mortality rate and severity of disease in children are negligible. Health experts believe that it is high time children return to schools,” sources said.
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Ever since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools have remained by and large shut. Some states did open schools partially on an on and off basis but widespread apprehensions and reservations continue to remain.
“However, it will be up to states to decide whether they are ready to open schools or not,” a source said.
Top sources have also said that the Centre wants to reopen schools in a staggered manner and under strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols.
The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16, 2021, and vaccination of all eligible populations above 18 years of age started from May 1, 2021. The next phase of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from January 3 for adolescents in the age group of 15-18 years.
(Inputs ANI)