In Assam, hostels will be reopened in a limited manner from the 15 th of December in the state. Talking to news persons in Guwahati, Health and Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that students of the final year will be allowed in hostels from the 15th of next month.<br />'' <br />''The Minister said that elementary schools will also be reopened on the 1st of January.  He said that SOP for reopening of hostels and classes for nursery to 6th standard will be issued by the Education department. <br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Mr. Sarma said that Covid test will be conducted before re-opening of hostels and schools. The Minister urged all to remain vigil that though the number of Covid cases are declining in the state. AIR Correspondent reports that classes from 7th standard onwards have already started following all COVID-19 protocols.<br />''<br />''</span>AIR correspondent reports, Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that elementary schools upto class six will be reopened on 1st of January in Assam. He said that SOP for re- opening of hostels and classes for nursery to 6th standard will be issued by the Education department. Mr. Sarma said that Covid test will be conducted before re-opening of hostels and schools.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Minister said that number of Covid cases are declining in the state however he urged all to remain vigil. The Minister said that opening of hostels for other students will be decided later after observing the situation. Classes from 7th standard onwards have already started in the state with all COVID-19 protocols.</span><br />