'Wise to open primary schools first as kids handle infection better,' says ICMR chief

Asked about opening schools since COVID-19 cases have declined in many districts, he said that many countries did not shut down their primary schools during the first, second or third wave... whatever (COVID-19) waves they had, their primary schools were always open. "So, once India starts considering opening schools, it will be wise to begin with the primary schools. Also, we have to ensure that all support staff members, be it school bus drivers or teachers, are vaccinated," Bhargava said.

India on Tuesday recorded 30,093 new coronavirus infections, the lowest in 125 days, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 3,11,74,322, according to the Union Health Ministry data. The death toll climbed to 4,14,482 with 374 daily fatalities, the lowest in 111 days, while the active cases have declined to 4,06,130, the lowest in 117 days.