COVID-19: No decision yet on reopening schools from June 1: Punjab education minister

LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas said on Wednesday that the government had not officially made any decision to open schools across the province, saying that “discussions are underway” on the matter.

Taking to Twitter, Raas made it clear that no decision on reopening schools had been made yet, urging his followers and others not to believe any news on the subject that doesn’t come from him.

“Let it be very CLEAR for all concerned. No decision has been made regarding opening of schools on June 1st, 2020. Discussions are underway. Lives of our Children & Honourable Teachers is priority number one. Everything else can wait. Unless you hear from me, rest is FAKE NEWS!” he tweeted.

Let it be very CLEAR for all concerned. No decision has been made regarding opening of schools on June 1st, 2020. Discussions are underway. Lives of our Children & Honourable Teachers is priority number one. Everything else can wait. Unless you hear from me, rest is FAKE NEWS!

— Murad Raas (@DrMuradPTI) May 6, 2020