
CM calls for caution as schools reopen
The Hindu
Stone laid for new block at AKG Memorial School
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that utmost care should be taken as schools are reopening after a long hiatus.
He was speaking after laying the foundation stone for a higher secondary block to be constructed at a cost of ₹10 crore at AKG Memorial Government Higher Secondary School in Kannur on Sunday.
He said those accompanying children to schools should get themselves vaccinated, and ward-level vigilance committees should monitor it. Besides, vigilance committees should urge people to get vaccinated. It is important for children to wear masks.

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