Rebirth of Coronavirus: Balochistan to Propose Extending Primary Schools Closure

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Amid surge in coronavirus cases, the Balochistan government will ask the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) to extend the reopening of primary schools in the province from September 30 to October 15, 2020, Radio Pakistan reported.

Balochistan government spokesperson Liaquat Shahwani said that the province reported 427 coronavirus infections in the last 10 days, which was “alarming”.

The spokesperson said that committees led by deputy commissioners were formed in all districts to determine the actual situation of the pandemic’s resurgence.

Shahwani said that the province had made wearing masks compulsory, and if a person violates it in schools, they will be slapped with a fine.

NCOC permits secondary classes to resume from Sept 23

On Tuesday, the NCOC had allowed the resumption of secondary classes on September 23.

Classes for Grade 9 and up, as well as all universities, have already resumed since September 15.