Schools and colleges in Delhi from Class 9 to Class 12 will reopen from February 7, with vaccination compulsory for teachers.

Schools and colleges in Delhi from Class 9 to Class 12 will reopen from February 7, with vaccination compulsory for teachers.

Delhi schools to reopen on Monday, February 7, 2022 The Delhi government has taken this decision today. 

As a result, students in grades 9 through 12 can attend physical classes from February 7, 2022. Also primary students will continue physical classes from February 14, 2022.

"The Delhi government has now decided to welcome children back to schools and colleges. All schools (from class 9), colleges, institutes, universities and trainings will be reopened from February 7. Nursery to class 8 from February 14. Higher education will be in full physical condition. Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia tweeted.

Delhi Govt. decides to welcome children back in schools & colleges now

All schools (class 9 onwards), colleges, institutes, universities, coaching to reopen from 7th Feb

Nursery to class 8 from 14th Feb

Higher education to be completely in physical mode.

— Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 4, 2022

The recommendation to reopen schools in Delhi was made by the Delhi government during the DTMA meeting on January 27, 2022.

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia also expressed concern over the reopening of schools and colleges, saying students have already suffered a lot in the last two years.

"Infectious school closures have affected not only their studies but also their mental health. During Covid-19, our priority is the safety of children," Sisodia said.

"However, different studies have now found that CoviD-19 does not cause exceptional devastation to children, and it is important to reopen schools, as now is the  time for exams and related preparations," he added.

Delhi schools to reopen: Important guidelines.

• All colleges and training institutes are allowed to reopen from the date mentioned above.

• Schools will only operate in offline mode for students in grades 9 to 12. For others, online classes may follow.

• Teachers are required to be vaccinated and those who are not vaccinated will not be allowed on campus.

• The night curfew will continue from 11pm to 5am.

• All gyms, spas and swimming pools will be allowed to open.