All government and private schools and colleges in 13 districts of Punjab were opened for class nine to 12 students on Monday amid restrictions of 50% attendance. In its latest decision, the Punjab government allowed schools to remain open twice a week, on Monday and Friday, with only half of the students in 13 districts of the province. In a tweet, Punjab Education Minister Dr Murad Raas has directed the remaining districts to follow the regular schedule. On March 13, all schools and colleges in the worst coronavirus hit districts were closed by the Punjab government for two weeks. However, the government decided to stay put with the announced policy and refrained from allowing students to attend school.

Source: The Express Tribune April 20, 2021 04:52 UTC