The novel coronavirus has reportedly claimed the life of a schoolteacher who was scheduled to undergo surgery in the coming days. The deceased teacher, who hailed from Matiari district, was under isolation at her residence. According to the DEO, another teacher from the same school had also tested positive about a week ago, following which the school was sealed. Jeelani stated that seven teachers and a student had tested positive for Covid-19 so far, adding that seven schools, including a private institution, had been closed so far. "The health department isn't even sending teams for Covid-19 testing at schools and colleges on a daily basis," claimed an official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.

Source: The Express Tribune October 18, 2020 03:45 UTC