Govt announces reopening of schools with 50% attendance from Sept 16

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The government has announced reopening of schools with 50 percent attendance from September 16.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, NCOC Chairman Asad Umar said that they were easing coronavirus restrictions in 18, out of 24 districts. "Keeping in view the epidemic, restrictions will continue in six districts until September 22," he added.

The NCOC chairman said that the districts under restrictions will include Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Gujrat and Bannu. He said that outdoor restaurants will be allowed to open until 12.

Asad Umar announced restrictions on the people failing to get vaccinated. He said that 5,300patients are on oxygen.

He said that inter-city bus service will be allowed with 50 percent passengers. "Parks and gyms will be reopened for fully vaccinated people.