Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho has opposed the decision to reopen primary schools in haste as coronavirus rate is increasing in the province. Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho said that the rate of coronavirus infections is increasing in Sindh. She opposed the decision to reopen schools in the current situation. She added that primary schools should not be reopened in haste. The health minister said that the rate of coronavirus cases has reached up to 3 per cent from 1.5 per cent, whereas, many patients are put on ventilators and oxygen beds. She said that another wave of COVID-19 was predicted and at least four to six more weeks required to closely monitor the developments. “We have reservations over reopening schools. It is necessary to give four to six more weeks before taking a final decision for allowing children to join schools.” Earlier on September 22, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) had granted permission to enter into the second phase of reopening schools for secondary students across the country.
