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Pakistan: Sindh govt shuts down schools, colleges, universities amid COVID-19 surge
The Sindh government has decided to shut down schools, colleges and universities in the region in an attempt to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Sindh Government Spokesperson Murtaza Wahab tweeted: " All #SindhGovt offices shall operate with an essential staff of 20% only. All schools, colleges & universities shall also remain closed due to the rising number of #COVID19 cases."
All #SindhGovt offices shall operate with an essential staff of 20% only. All schools, colleges & universities shall also remain closed due to the rising number of #COVID19 cases
— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) April 26, 2021
In another tweet, he said: " Inter city public transport will be closed from 29th April in the province of #Sindh."
The Sindh government spokesperson’s tweet came after CM Murad Ali Shah chaired a meeting of the Provincial Task Force on Coronavirus, reports The News International.
Pakistan has so far witnessed 17329 deaths due to the deadly virus.
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