FAISALABAD: Faisalabad District Education Officer has said 21 teachers, 19 students have tested positive for COVID-19 since January 18.
District Education Officer (Secondary) Iftikhar Khan informed that a total of 1,409 tests of COVID-19 were carried out in educational institutions and 21 teachers, students tested positive during the period.
The health department had taken samples of 1409 teachers, staff members and students from 18 selected schools out of the 21 teachers and 19 students tested positive, he said, adding that they were instructed to observe quarantine at their homes.
He said Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the health department were strictly implemented in all schools to prevent the spread of the virus.
Earlier, the Punjab Cabinet Committee had approved the opening of educational institutions across the province from 18th January. Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmeen has said that the opening of educational institutions is likely to increase the number of coronavirus cases.
Punjab Government has issued fresh instructions for schools. According to the notification issued by the School Education Department, rules have been developed in line with the federal education ministry’s notification issued on January 5.Â
Students from all the educational institutes will attend classes on alternative days. The student ratio must remain at 50% on each day, read the notification.
The provincial department stated that the board examinations for SSC and HSSC students will be held in May and June. It said that the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP) communicated earlier shall continue to be followed by the Public Schools.
