Pakistan reopens schools as virus cases decline

Islamabad has reopened all educational institutions after the fall in coronavirus infections. Officials have ensured about safety arrangements at schools but some parents expressed concern about a possible second wave of the virus.

Islamabad: Educational institutions all over Pakistan re-opened on Tuesday after being closed for up to six months because of the coronavirus.

The move comes after a steady decline in COVID-19 deaths and infections.

Prime Minister Imran Khan and education officials have said all arrangements are in place to ensure that every child can go to school safely.

Sana Mubassar, a school teacher in Islamabad, said the priority was for all students to follow the new COVID-19 procedures so they can stay safe.

But some parents expressed concern about a possible second wave of the virus.

One parent, Raja Mateeullah Rehman, said schools were being reopened too quickly.

Schools in Pakistan were closed in March when the government enforced a nationwide lockdown.

Authorities lifted curbs on most businesses in May, but schools remained closed across the country.

AP