Mumbai schools to reopen for classes 1-7 tomorrow, BMC issues reopening guidelines

Following orders of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), Mumbai Schools will be reopened on December 15, 2021. As per reopening announcement, schools will reopen from for classes 1 to 7. However, COVID protocols will have to be followed in school premises all time. Ahe of reopening, important guidelines have also been issued by BMC. Schools have been told to make sure that no one breaks rules.

Earlier Mumbai Schools reopening was supposed to begin from December 1 after getting a nod for schools to reopen in state. However, due to Omicron threat BMC decided to postpone reopening till December 15, 2021. Students can check guidelines that y will have to follow.   

Mumbai Schools reopening: Check important guidelines here

• Students, as well as staff members, must not forget to wear masks and use sanitisers at all times to keep mselves safe. 
• Schools will have to ensure that ir staff, both teaching and non-teaching are vaccinated
• In case any staff member or students show any symptoms, y will not be allowed to join schools
• It is not compulsory to attend classes in offline mode, if students want to continue till online classes that can do so
• Schools must make sure that all surroundings are sanitised at regular intervals and nobody crowds in common areas.
• Sharing of food, stationary or any or items is not allowed so as to eliminate risk of contact or any possible infection.

Even if Mumbai school reopening date has been announced by BMC, it is being expected that dates may be extended furr. This is being expected since Maharashtra reported a few Omicron cases over last few days. However, till now December 15 date is confirmed. 

Mumbai Schools reopening was initially allowed for senior classes only. Grually schools are being reopened for classes 1 to 7 in urban areas and classes 1 to 4 in rural areas. Students, as well as parents, are vised to be in touch with respective schools so as not to miss any updates.