ICMR Chief Gives Nod To Reopening Primary Schools

Dr Balram Bhargava, Chief of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has given a nod to the reopening of primary schools (Classes I to V) saying younger children have much better able to handle the virus than adults.

According to the reports, Dr Balram Bhargava also informed that the primary schools should be opened before students of senior classes from IX-XII are asked to join back school.

He further added that before reopening schools, the authorities need to ensure that all staff and teachers must be vaccinated. He says that children can handle the viral infection better than adults and they have fewer receptors.

Children belonging to economically weaker families or residing in areas with low network connectivity have been facing issues attending online classes. As per the reports, it might take up to three years for students to fill the learning gap faced by the closing of schools during the pandemic.

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