Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said on Sunday that an important meeting to close schools will take place on Tuesday. In view of the worsening virus situation, the NCOC meeting will also discuss the situation with an exam.
“The Ministers of Education and Health will meet at the NCOC on Tuesday to decide whether to open or close additional educational facilities. The exam situation will also be discussed. Whatever is made will be a collective health and safety decision.” NCOC, “the minister said on Twitter.
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The third wave of the coronavirus has further strengthened its strength in the country. According to the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC), more than 5,000 tested positive for the virus as of Saturday.