Is schools reopening in India safe yet? Despite guidelines, 11 students test Covid 19 positive on first day in Gujarat

Schools reopening in India: Though the government has been asking to take all precautions and Covid 19 guidelines while opening of schools, there have been reports coming from different states where students and teachers have been found positive for the virus after schools were allowed to open.  

In the similar report, as many as 11 girl students of Class X and XII were tested positive for coronavirus during rapid antigen testing on the first day of resumption of classes in Junagadh district of Gujarat.  

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The schools in the state were opened after a hiatus of nearly 10 months. The matter was reported from KA Vanpariya Kanya Vinay Mandir, which resumed classes from January 18, following the state government’s decision, said india.com.  

“These 11 students tested positive for coronavirus during rapid antigen testing at the girls’ school which has once again started its academic work for Classes 10 and 12 from today after a nine-month break due to the coronavirus outbreak,” india.com quoted Health Officer Dr Ashvin Ajudia as saying.  

Three of the 11 infected girls are inmates of the school hostel, while eight others are residents of Keshod town.  

Ajudia asserted that all the girls are asymptomatic and have been asked to remain in isolation at their respective homes.

Junagadh District Education Officer RS Upadhyay said the testing was carried out as per the guidelines issued by the state government.

“Out of 122 students who were randomly tested today, 11 girls found positive for coronavirus. They were asked to remain isolated at their respective homes. The school has been asked to sanitise the building daily. The academic work will continue by adhering to SOPs like wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing,” Upadhyay said.