Lagatar24 Desk
Patna, Feb 6: The Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday announced that the schools in the state will reopen with 50 per cent capacity for classes till Class 8 from February 7. He also stated that classes 9 onwards and other institutions will function in full capacity.
The CM stated that the decision to reopen the schools was taken after a review meeting on Sunday, which was presided over by him, to take stock of the prevailing Covid 19 situation in the state. The CM noted that there’s improvement in the Covid-29 situation
‘In view of the improvement in the pandemic situation, all schools up to class 8 will be open with 50 percent capacity, and all schools and colleges and coaching institutions belonging to classes 9 and above will open with 100 percent attendance,’ tweeted the Bihar Chief Minister. He also stated that all the government offices will remain open. ‘Only vaccinated visitors will be allowed to enter the government office.’ Kumar added in another tweet.
The CM also stated that shops, establishments, shopping malls, and religious places will be able to open normally. ‘All parks and gardens will be open from 6 am to 2 pm. The Cinema halls, clubs, gyms, stadiums, swimming pools, restaurants, and food shops (with visitors) will be able to open with 50 per cent capacity,’ added Kumar in another tweet.
The Chief Minister also said that all types of social, political, entertainment, cultural and religious events can be organized with the necessary precautions and prior permission of the district administration.
