Schools, colleges and universities in Sindh to remain closed till March 13

As the coronavirus spreads across the world, the Sindh government has taken fresh steps to ensure the novel infection remains contained and does not spread further. Schools, colleges and universities as well as coaching centres will remain closed from today (March 2, 2020, to March 13, 2020).

Chief minister Sindh’s spokesperson confirmed that the decision had been taken during a meeting presided by the chief minister.

Pakistan reported four cases of the pandemic coronavirus this month which has killed an estimated 2,700 and affected 80,000 around the world.

A previous notification from the Government of Sindh had announced the closure of educational institutions from February 27, 2020, to March 2, 2020.

On Saturday, a second coronavirus case was reported in Karachi. The Sindh Health department had disclosed that the man had been quarantined and all those with whom he had physical contact, had been isolated as well.

Meanwhile, public and private schools will remain closed till March 15 in Balochistan. The provincial government had announced that the Matriculation Examination under Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education had been postponed and the same will be reorganised at a later date.