In pics | Schools reopen with Covid-19 guidelines

As part of Unlock 5, schools that fall outside containment zones reopened on Monday in some states. Students from classes 9-12 visited schools after furnishing written permissions from parents or guardians. Schools in these states will run in shifts, handling two classes in each shift, to protect the health of students who are attending classes.

Students undergo thermal screening after authorities allowed resumption of classes for senior students of class 9 to 12 with certain restrictions in Varanasi. Credit: PTI

A student gets his hands sanitised before entering a school after authorities allowed resumption of classes for senior students of class 9 to 12 with certain restrictions in Lucknow. Credit: PTI

Students get their hands sanitised before entering a school after authorities allowed resumption of classes in Bathinda. Credit: PTI

Students attend a class in Noida. Credit: PTI

Students wearing face masks undergo thermal screening as they arrive at a school that was reopened as part of Unlock 5 after remaining closed for months due to coronavirus pandemic in Prayagraj. Credit: PTI

Students attend a class at a government school after it re-opened during Unlock 5 in Mathura. Credit: PTI