Sindh govt extends closure of educational institutions, announces fresh restrictions

KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced extending the closure of schools, colleges and universities across the province, as cases of the coronavirus continue to surge across the country and the province.

Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab tweeted the measures taken by the provincial government, as Pakistan continues to report a high number of coronavirus patients each day.

Wahab tweeted that Sindh government offices will operate with an essential staff of 20% only as the country battles a dangerous third wave of coronavirus.

“All schools, colleges and universities shall also remain closed due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases,” said Wahab.

The Sindh government spokesperson’s tweet came after CM Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting of the provincial Task Force on Coronavirus.

All #SindhGovt offices shall operate with an essential staff of 20% only. All schools, colleges & universities shall also remain closed due to the rising number of #COVID19 cases

— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) April 26, 2021

The government announced that a ban on inter-city transport will be placed throughout the government from April 29.

Inter city public transport will be closed from 29th April in the province of #Sindh

— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) April 26, 2021