Lahore, 8th September: Punjab Education Minister, Murad Raas has clearly said that school which do not take precautionary measure will be closed down.
According to details, provincial education minister Murad Raas, in a statement regarding the reopening of the school from September 15, said that earlier it was only suggested that corona tests of all the teachers should be conducted.
Murad Raas said the burden would not be placed on students or teachers. He said schools would be reopened on alternate days with 50 per cent more children, with 50 per cent to avoid the unusual rush. He tweeted on his official Twitter account yesterday:
All Public and Private Schools to allow only 50% of students in one day. Alternative days will have the other 50% students. No Double Shift on a single day will be allowed. https://t.co/Q9d4JKz9er
— Murad Raas (@MuradRaasMR) September 7, 2020
Murad Raas added that schools which do not follow precautionary measures will be closed. He informed that talks are underway with the federal government for a relief package for the rehabilitation of schools with fees of less than Rs 3,000. ۔
Murad Raas announces the reopening of schools across Punjab
It is to be noted that the Department of Primary and Secondary Health Care has issued an awareness booklet to the students to take precautionary measures against COVID-19. In which the students have been informed in detail about all the safety measures.
In this regard, Captain (retd) Muhammad Usman said that the danger of coronavirus has reduced and schools are now reopening. Corona is a dangerous virus, so precautions must be taken to prevent it.
The Department of Primary and Secondary Health Care has asked the students to follow the instructions given in the book in the safety measures regarding Corona.
Schools likely to be closed again if SOPs are not followed
The booklet instructs children that the symptoms of the coronavirus include difficulty in breathing, body aches, fever, headache, and cough. The students should sit 6 feet apart with friends in schools.
The Department of Primary and Secondary Health Care has asked students to wash their hands with soap for 20 to 40 seconds.
Important meeting of inter-provincial education ministers
When coughing or sneezing, cover your face with an elbow or handkerchief, wear a mask during schooling, and take lunch home.
Tell your teacher immediately if you have a headache or cough. While parents should train their children regarding all these precautions.
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