Karnataka schools to run 100% students from October 1: CM Basavaraj Bommai

Bengaluru: With fresh Covid-19 infections under control, the Karnataka government on Friday allowed schools and colleges to conduct regular in-person classes for grades 6-12 with 100% student attendance from October 1.

Besides giving nod for cinema halls, movie theatres and pubs to operate with 100% capacity from October 3. The government relaxed the night curfew by an hour from 10pm to 5am, effective Saturday.

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Till now, schools were allowed to function with 50% attendance and students turning up on alternate days. The decisions were taken at a meeting chaired by CM Basavaraj Bommai with health experts and officials.

About cinema halls, Bommai said people with at least one dose of Covid-19 vaccine will be allowed entry. However, entry into cinema halls will be restricted for pregnant women and children.

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The CM said: “If the Covid positivity rate in a district crosses 1% mark, then cinema halls and pubs in that area will go back to 50% occupancy and face closure if the rate shoots past 2%.” The state’s CPR stands at 0.66%.

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