As infections among those under the age of 19 years remain steady even a month after schools reopened for senior students, the situation could pave the way for in-person classes for all children in the city. The population of Covid patients between 10 years and 19 years in October was 7.8 per cent, same as that in September, show BMC numbers.

While many parents are still anxious to give consent for the physical presence of their children in school, sources said, authorities might be encouraged to let schools conduct offline classes for all students. Following the nod from the state government, schools in Mumbai reopened on October 4 for Std VIII-XII students with 50 per cent capacity. Sources said the civic body will take a call on junior classes after Diwali vacation if cases among children do not rise.