KARACHI , APRIL 26  : The Sindh government announced on Monday closure of all educational institutions, including schools, colleges and universities, due to the recent surge in Covid-19 cases. 

“All schools, colleges & universities shall also remain closed due to the rising number of #COVID19 cases,” Murtaza Wahab, the Sindh government’s spokesperson confirmed in a statement.

He said all Sindh government offices shall operate with an essential staff of 20% only.

Murataza Wahab said intercity public transport will be closed from 29th of April in the province.

The decisions were taken at a meeting of the Provincial Task Force on the coronavirus with Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah in the chair at the CM House.