In a major move, Bahrain has announced the reopening of the country's educational institutions starting from March 14 onwards in addition to permitting indoor dining services at restaurants and cafes and the social gatherings with a maximum capacity of 30 customers as well as indoor gyms and sports halls, reported Bahrain News Agency.

This comes following the recommendation of National Medical Taskforce for Combating the Coronavirus (Covid-19) presented today (March 11) to the Government Executive Committee.

The Taskforce, headed by the Chairman of the Supreme Council of Health, Lieutenant-General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, underscored the importance of collective effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic and its variant strain, adding that all decisions and recommendations are periodically reviewed in accordance with the latest Covid-19 data.

As per the new guidelines issued by the government, in-person learning will be resumed at all public and private schools, higher education institutions, public and private universities, kindergartens licensed by the Ministry of Education, public rehabilitation centres affiliated with the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, nurseries, private training centres and institutes licensed by the Ministry of Labour and Social Development.

However, the in-person learning will be optional and at the discretion of parents or guardians, stated the report.

Also indoor dining services will be permitted at restaurants and cafes with a maximum capacity of 30 customers, while continuing to provide outdoor dining services, in accordance with the procedures and requirements previously announced.

From Sunday onwards, all private indoor gyms, sports halls and swimming pools will start functioning according to previously announced procedures and requirements, stated the BNA report.

However, the prohibition on all social gatherings or private events held at home, and private locations, with more than 30 individuals, will remain in place.

The Taskforce concluded by reiterating the essential role of the community in supporting Bahrains national Covid-19 response by continuing to follow all precautionary measures and registering for vaccination, the report added.

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