Punjab Schools Closed Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

The Government of Punjab has closed all public and private schools in the province due to rising number of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. The announcement was made by Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Friday.

Punjab Schools, Punjab Schools Closed, Schools in Punjab — Punjab Schools Closed Due to Rising COVID-19 Cases

“All Public & Private Schools of Punjab to be closed from September 6th to September 11th, 2021 due COVID 19 conditions.” said Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas on Twitter.

ANNOUNCEMENT:
All Public & Private Schools of Punjab to be closed from September 6th to September 11th, 2021 due COVID 19 conditions. Please stay home and stay safe. Protect yourself and your families.
— Murad Raas (@DrMuradPTI) September 3, 2021

The minister urged everyone to follow the COVID-19 SOPs. “Please stay home and stay safe. Protect yourself and your families,” he wrote.

It bears mentioning that schools in Punjab were opened on 2 August 2021 following a 1 month long summer vacation after the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) gave a heads up to resuming in-person classes.

Follow INCPAK on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram for update.