Schools in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have opened today for administrative and teaching staff members in order to prepare for the resumption of classes next month in line with the standard operating procedures.

Only a limited number of staff members have been allowed to resume work so that social distancing can be observed.

The staff members will be required to observe all laid down SOPs issued by the government.

“Any violation of SOPs may result in the immediate closure of schools and/or punitive action against delinquent staff members,” the education department said.

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