The Dakshina Kannada district administration has permitted the reopening of schools in the district for classes 8 to 10 on September 17 and for classes 6 and 7 from September 20. DK district Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra said that school managements have to strictly follow COVID-19 guidelines while conducting classes. Students should compulsorily wear masks after reopening of schools. Teachers should ensure that social distance is maintained. Children should not be insisted on payment of fees. Heads of the schools should provide toilet facilities and other basic needs, he added. The DC also mentioned that students should compulsorily wear masks after reopening of schools. Teachers should ensure that social distance is maintained. Children should not be insisted on payment of fees. Heads of the schools should provide toilet facilities and other basic needs. Covid tests of teachers and school staff should be conducted from time to time. The schools should watch the health of the families of students to make sure that they do not have Covid symptoms.