Nine teachers of govt school test positive for COVID-19 in Battagram

Last updated on: 05 October,2020 11:21 am

The school has been sealed for 15 days.

BATTAGRAM (Dunya News) – Nine teachers of a government school in Butgram have tested positive for novel coronavirus on Monday.

According to details, authorities have directed infected teachers to quarantine themselves in their homes. The school has been sealed for 15 days.

Earlier, Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Sunday has urged the nation to wear face masks in public to avoid spike in coronavirus cases.

In a post on social-networking website Twitter, the PM wrote, “Compared to some other states, Allah has been kind to us in Pak and spared us worst effects of COVID-19.”

"There is a fear onset of winter could result in second wave. I urge everyone to wear face masks in public to avoid a spike. All offices and educational institutions must ensure masks are worn," he stated.