The Department of School Education and Literacy and the Ministry of Education on Monday (October 5, 2020) issued guidelines for reopening of schools in India.

India: Schools to reopen from October 15, government issues SOPs

Even though the World Health Organisation continues to issue warnings against mass gatherings, Wuhan, the first epicentre of COVID-19, turned a blind eye against these advisories and allowed large-scale pool parties.

Video of partying crowd in Wuhan during COVID-19 pandemic goes viral

Ground Zero for the COVID-19 pandemic and the Chinese city, Wuhan will reopen 2,842 schools from tuesday. It advised students to wear masks to and from school and avoid public transportation if possible.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Schools to reopen in Wuhan, foreign students not allowed to return