Tamil Nadu to reopen schools soon

Nursery and play schools to reopen on February 16 in Tamil Nadu, the government announced on Saturday after Chief Minister M K Stalin chaired a high level meeting to review the corona virus scenario in the state.

As per a fresh notification, from February 16 to March 2, up to 200 people could participate in marriage and related ceremonies and as regards funeral, 100 people may take part. The ban for congregations related to social, cultural and political events would, however, continue to be in place.

In the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at the Secretariat, Chief Secretary V Irai Anbu and other senior state officials participated.

Physical classes commenced on February 1 for school children from grades 1 to 12 and college students as well.