LAHORE: The government of Punjab on Monday announced the phased opening of schools across the province on September 15, with some classes resuming from the 15th of the month whilst others will commence on a later date.

The announcement was made by provincial education minister Murad Raas, who said that all public and private schools will follow an alternative day schedule.

“All Public & Private Schools of Punjab to open on following schedule. Classes 9-12 to start on 15th. Classes 6-8 to start Sept 22nd. Classes Nursury-5 to start on 30th. No Double Shift. Alternative Day Schedule to be followed by all Public & Private Schools,” he tweeted.

ANNOUNCEMENT:
All Public & Private Schools of Punjab to open on following schedule. Classes 9-12 to start on 15th. Classes 6-8 to start Sept 22nd. Classes Nursury-5 to start on 30th. No Double Shift. Alternative Day Schedule to be followed by all Public & Private Schools.

— Murad Raas (@DrMuradPTI) September 7, 2020

Pakistan to make important decision on reopening educational institutions today

The Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC) will decide today whether or not educational institutions across the country will be reopened from September 15.

A meeting of the provincial chief ministers, with health officials, will take place Monday with Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood in the chair.

Officials of the health department and the Higher Education Commission (HEC) will also be present in the meeting to decide on the health SOPs and recommendations on reopening of educational institutions.

The recommendations will then be presented to the National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) for further deliberations among all the stakeholders.

Educational institutions in the country were shut on March 13 in a bid to curb the spread of coronavirus.