Due to the rapid increase in COVID-19, the government of Sindh decided to close all educational institutes including universities. According to the details, the Sindh government ordered universities to shut down universities until 31st July 2021. Moreover, the Sindh Health department suggested all the private and public universities directed to suspend their on-campus activities and conduct classes online.
They took this decision on Friday during the meeting with Sindh’s Coronavirus Task Force. However, they also finalized that all the examinations (including the Intermediate ones) conduct as scheduled despite the closure of the institutions. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah stated that Sindh’s COVID-19 infection rate has surged to 10 percent and that the Delta variant is spreading rapidly.
The provincial government has banned indoor and outdoor dining at restaurants, weddings, gatherings, and has decided to close markets after 6 PM.