Punjab mulls schools closure amidst rapid virus spread

By Team CG
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August 27, 2021
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The Punjab government stands confused about the decision to reopen schools as the coronavirus cases surge in the province.

According to reports, more than 1,516 cases of coronavirus have been reported during the last 24 hours – the highest since May 16, 2021, when 1700 cases were reported. The positivity rate among students has also increased in various districts in the province, reports said.

However, despite the rising number of cases, the provincial government is not conducting COVID-19 tests in schools which has raised concerns among parents and teachers.

The primary and secondary healthcare departments recorded a coronavirus positivity rate of 6.6% in Punjab. The prevalence rate was 9.9% in Lahore, 6.4% in Faisalabad, 6% in Multan, 5.3% in Bahawalpur, and 5.2% in Rawalpindi, on Wednesday.