In Bihar, all schools of Class 1 to 5 were opened from today. Schools were closed since March14 last year due to corona pandemic .Earlier schools of class 9th to 12th and class 6th to eight were opened from 4th of January and eight of February respectively.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Singh said schools have to follow covid protocols. The detailed standard operating procedures (SOPs) include compulsory wearing of face mask, social distancing and fifty percent occupancy. All government school teachers have been instructed to remain present at their respective schools. No sick teacher or student will be allowed to enter inside the school premises.</span><br />