COVID-19 unlock: Maharashtra to reopen schools from August 17

According to the fresh orders, schools for classes 5 to 8 will reopen in rural areas, while in urban areas, classes 8 to 12 will resume.

Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Tuesday (August 10) issued a notification allowing schools to reopen in both rural and urban areas from August 17. According to the fresh orders, schools for classes 5 to 8 will reopen in rural areas, while in urban areas, classes 8 to 12 will resume. The government has left it up to the district and local authorities to take a final call after reviewing the COVID-19 situation in their respective areas.