Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Pechuho on Wednesday opposed the decision to reopen primary schools and said it may lead to a second or third wave of the virus in the country.

In a video message, the provincial health minister said children are vulnerable and are unable to maintain social distance with their peers, adding that this could increase COVID-19 risk in those institutions.

The health minister added private schools are protesting to reopen institutions and reiterated that it may be dangerous for younger students to return to school, adding that children should stay at home and learn via online classes.
 
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