Daijiworld Media Network - Bengaluru (SP)

Bengaluru, Dec 1: Recognised Unaided Private Schools Association (RUPSA) has said that because of the fear of Omicron, which is claimed to be the new variant of the coronavirus, physical classes in private schools in the city has witnessed a drastic reduction in attendance. It said that the attendance has fallen by 50 percent, and urged the government to take emergency steps to restore confidence by removing the apprehension about the dangers posed by the new variantof the virus.

The association has pointed out that because of the scary situation created by coronavirus, physical classes could not be held for about 20 months. "It has been hardly three to four months since physial classes began. At a time when the students are coping with the school environment, the fear of Omicron has caste a shadow on schools," said state president of RUPSA, Lokesh Talikatte.

At the same time, the Associated Managements of English Medium Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) has asked the state government to provide coronavirus vaccines to students on top priority before the exams begin.