ISLAMABAD: As some educational institutions opened on Monday, the capital city reported 92 Covid-19 cases.

District Health Officer Islamabad Dr Zaeem Zia said standard operating procedures (SOPs) for educational institutions were intact and the health department was increasing its vigilance to control the spread of the virus. On Sunday, 4,478 samples were collected of which 92 turned out to be positive and the positivity rate remained just 2pc.

As many as 11 of the cases were reported from Bahria Town and eight each from I-8 and G-11.

Dr Zia said: “We have SOPs regarding educational institutions intact and if cases will be reported from any institution, it will be closed for disinfection and breaking the chain of the virus,” he said.

Meanwhile, a woman tested positive during screening at Islamabad International Airport (IIA).

According to sources, the woman belonged to Attock district and arrived on a European airlines from the United Kingdom. After being found infected, she was separated from other passengers and advised to isolate herself at home.

Published in Dawn, January 19th, 2021