Bengaluru: Karnataka Health Minister K. Sudhakar on Sunday October 3 said that the decision regarding reopening of schools for classes 1-5 in the state will be taken after the festival season.

Speaking to media, he said that the state government has reopened educational institutions in a phased manner after discussion with parents and experts.

He stated that the final call will be taken after consultation and the Cabinet’s decision.

When asked about a school in Bengaluru being shut after children tested COVID-19 positive, he said, “that school is shut now and many children are isolated. Two children had symptoms and they are not in a serious condition. We are keeping a watch on every school in the state.”

He said that since the reopening of schools for classes 6-8 in the state, they have not received any reports of concerns from schools so far.