Islamabad – An official said Pakistan will close all educational institutions for three weeks as COVID-19 continue its global spread.
All the schools, colleges, universities and Islamic seminaries would remain closed until April 5, Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood said on Friday.
Authorities would review the situation on March 27 to decide whether to reopen the institutions on April 5 or continue with the closure, the minister added.
At least 21 people have been confirmed as having coronavirus infection in Pakistan so far, the country’s Health Minister Zafar Mirza said.
(dpa/NAN)