<span style="color: #222222;">In Uttar Pradesh, schools from class 6th to 8th reopened today after a long gap of almost 10 months since the outbreak of Covid pandemic. State government has asked school authorities to strictly adhere to all Covid related protocols. <br />'' <br />'' A detailed SOP has been issued by the State government. Wearing a mask is mandatory for all students and teachers.  Social distancing needs to be maintained in the seating arrangement in classes. Proper sanitisation is to be carried out at regular intervals. Only half of the students are allowed to attend school in a day.  No group activities such as morning assemblies and games classes are to be conducted. All due care must be taken while serving mid-day meals. It is mandatory for schools to get a written consent from parents to send their children to attend classes. If a student is not willing to come to school, he or she has the option of attending classes online.<br />''<br />''Also, schools from class 1st to 5th will commence from March 1, next month.</span>