Educational institutions to remain closed till March 13: Sindh govt

The government of Sindh has decided to close all private and government educational institutions till March 13 as a precautionary measure to protect students from coronavirus. The news was confirmed by provisional minister Sindh.  According to a statement issued by the Sindh CM house, at least 738 people have arrived in Karachi from Iran and over 13,000 people are still at the Taftan border. Their families will also be screened by the health authorities.

The first coronavirus case in Karachi (and one of the first in Pakistan) was reported on February 26.

Source: Samaa