Educational institutions in Karnataka advised to adopt hybrid mode with rising COVID cases
Karnataka Educational Institutions have been asked to adopt a hybrid mode of teaching considering the rising cases of a COVID cluster cases in the state and fear of the new virus variant - Omicron. Check complete details here.
Karnataka Educational Institutions have been asked to adopt a hybrid mode of teaching considering the rising cases of COVID cluster cases in the state and fear of the new virus variant - Omicron. Both schools and colleges have been asked to implement the order after a COVID review meeting was conducted by Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai. The order issued has further instructed all the students and staff members of educational institutions to follow the COVID protocols.
Avoid social and cultural events
The order issued also stated that all social and cultural events that require physical attendance of people must be either cancelled or postponed for a minimum of two months. It must also be ensured that a majority of activities are carried out in the virtual mode.
According to the official order released, all social and cultural events in educational institutions may be postponed for two months. Conferences, seminars, academic events, etc in educational institutions may also be postponed or conducted in hybrid mode with minimal physical attendance.
Karnataka schools, colleges recently started experiencing relaxation in the COVID-19 restrictions with educational institutions being allowed to reopen in phases after being closed for more than a year.
News of the new variant Omicron has been put on alert with increased restrictions so that any possible spread of the infection can be avoided.
Karnataka recently reopened the schools for primary classes in November 2021. Attendance was not compulsory and the option of continuing with online classes was also available.
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Sherin is an education journalist with over 7 years of experience. Over her tenure of working with top media houses like Careers 360 and then Jagran Josh, Sherin has covered various entrance examinations liek JEE Main, NEET, CUET, GATE, etc. as well as various state board and CBSE results. Her understanding of the education ecosystem coupled with her own experience of teaching as an Assistant Professor of nearly 2 years helps her provide a comprehensive perspective to students. She has a Masters Degree in Communication from Madras Christian College. Apart from covering education news, Sherin also enjoys reading and cooking.
