Punjab announces closure of schools due to rising Covid-19 cases

The Punjab government on Friday announced closure of schools from September 6 to September 11 due to rising cases of coronavirus.

Provincial Education Minister Murad Raas took to the Twitter and announced the decision.

He wrote, “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.”

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

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