Delhi govt implements MHA guidelines on schools; staff members to resume duty from Sept 21

In consonance with MHA guidelines, Delhi government on Friday extended closure of schools in national capital until September 30. Online teaching shall continue to be permitted. From September 21, students of Class 9 to 12 can visit ir schools in n-containment zones for taking guidance from ir teachers with written consent of ir parents or guardian.

Moreover, schools must call 50% of teaching and n-teaching staff at a time to schools in n-containment zones for online teaching, tele-counselling, and related work beginning September 21. staff members should t leave city without prior permission and be available for duty as required. se directives will be applicable for both government-aided and private unaided schools. With 2914 new cases reported in day, Delhi's COVID-19 tally surged to 1,85,220.

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MHA unveils unlock guidelines

While unveiling Unlock 4 guidelines,  Ministry of Home Affairs extended lockdown in containment zones across India till September 30. While metro rail services have been allowed to operate from September 7, garings with a ceiling of 100 persons and open-air atres can recommence from September 21. Higher educational institutions can reopen for research scholars and post-graduate students of technical and professional courses requiring laboratory/experimental works. Most importantly, MHA clarified that states can longer dilute se guidelines and may impose local lockdown only after prior consultation with Centre. 

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vel coronavirus crisis in India

Currently, re are 39,36,747 confirmed vel coronavirus cases in India out of which 30,37,151 patients have been discharged while 68,472 fatalities have been recorded. At present, re are 8,31,124 active cases. With 66,659 persons recovering from COVID-19 in last 24 hours, country's recovery rate soared to  77.15%%. number of recovered persons outnumber active cases by more than 22 lakh. case fatality rate stands at 1.74%.

In last 24 hours, 11,69,765 samples were tested for COVID-19 across country. So far, India has conducted 4,66,79,145 vel coronavirus tests. number of labs for COVID-19 testing has increased to 1631- 1025 in government sector and 606 in private sector. 

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