SUKKUR: Educational institutions in Sukkur, Khairpur and Ghotki districts of Sukkur division are running smoothly under stern health-related standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The academic session has also continued in Shikarpur, Jacobabad, Kashmore- Kandhkot, Noshehroferoze and other districts of northern Sindh, with 50 percent attendance after declining in new COVID infections.
As per the decision, around all students from grades 9 to 12 are being vaccinated amid the mass vaccination drive and as many as 40 teams will participate at different schools and colleges across the Sukkur division.
Talking to reporter here on Thursday, Director Schools, Ms Rukhsana Mangnejo told that 50 percent of students have been allowed in schools since Monday.
All the concerned authorities have been asked to ensure strict adherence to Covid-related restrictions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as well as vaccination of all the teaching and non-teaching staff, and students above 15 years, she maintained.
Vice President, Association of Private Institutions (API), Ms Rubina Kayani said that all anti-Covid standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been strictly followed and made mandatory for students to wear masks.
She said that the temperatures of all students are being checked at the school entrance and there is no morning assembly, adding that the students have not been allowed to shake hands or hug each other and exchange lunch or stationery.