As Covid-19 cases rise in Peshawar, more educational institutions are closing.

In response to the rising number of positive Covid-19 cases, the district administration has closed at least 15 educational institutions, including two universities, a college, and a number of schools in various parts of the provincial metropolis for at least one week, with the intention of reopening them after further investigation.

On January 27, at least six schools were closed, followed by the closure of eight more educational institutions. For this reason, several notices were sent out.

According to the announcement, following positive Covid-19 test results and the advice of the district health officer Peshawar, the following educational institutions will be closed for one week and positive cases would be quarantined under the KP Epidemic Control and Emergency Relief Act.

Government Middle School Zareef Kor on Charsadda Road, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sahibzada Shakeel Umar Khan, Dabgari Garden, Government Girls Commerce College Dalazak Road, Government Higher Secondary School Pakha Ghulam, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University, Government Primary School Qadeem Kalay, Mera Kachori, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Chamkani, Government Primary School for Girls Dalazak Road, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Cham

Government Higher Secondary School Miyan Gujjar, Dalazak Road, Government Girls Higher Secondary School Sufaid Sang, Warsak Road, Government Girls Bacha Khan Degree College Kohat Road, Superior Science College, Yakatoot, Institute of Management Science Hayatabad, and Government Higher Secondary School Nasapa Payan Charsadda Road had previously been closed for a week.

The public and the authorities involved were notified, and they were instructed to guarantee that the Covid-19 cases were quarantined at home.

The SHO of the local police station was also instructed to ensure that no in and out movements were made in the said places.

At the mentioned site, the district health officer was asked to provide medical aid on a regular basis.

Only those faculty members, auxiliary staff, and students aged 12 and up who have been properly vaccinated will be allowed when the school reopens.