Fresh Covid-19 cases decline, schools reopen in this state

Mumbai, January 24: Schools in Mumbai on Monday reopened with stringent adherence to Covid-19 protocols.

Students were welcomed by teachers at Sadhana Vidyalaya High School, Sion area with enthusiasm. Principal Swaroop Sawant said," We have welcomed students in our school today (Monday). We are strictly following the Covid-19 protocols. Social distancing is being maintained and the hands of students are being sanitised."  "Classes via virtual mode will also continue," the Principal added. [caption id="attachment_574911" align="aligncenter"] As many as 44 fatalities from this virus were logged in the last 24 hours.[/caption] Also read | Now, six members can register using one mobile number on CoWIN portal Meanwhile, Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackeray has said parents are free to make their own decisions in this regard and should send their children to school. Thackeray said, "Even though we are re-opening schools from tomorrow (Monday), it is not compulsory for students to come to school. Parents are free to make their own decisions in this regard and should send their children to school only if they feel it is safe." The schools in Mumbai have been closed since January 4. [caption id="attachment_574913" align="aligncenter"] Maharashtra Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackeray has said parents are free to make their own decisions in this regard.[/caption] As many as 44 fatalities from this virus were logged in the last 24 hours, the state health department said. Of the fresh cases in the state, Mumbai logged 2,550 new Covid-19 cases. On January 16, Mumbai reported 7,895 fresh infections. Also read | Assembly elections 2022: EC extends ban on physical rallies, roadshows till January 31 [caption id="attachment_574916" align="aligncenter"] Of the fresh cases in the state, Mumbai logged 2,550 new Covid-19 cases.[/caption] -PTC News