Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Home & Tribal Affairs Department has issued a Notification on 24-04-2021 in connection with the Closing of Schools and New SOPs in KP.
Closing of Schools Till Eid-ul-Fitr in KP
In view of the prevailing situation of COVID-19 cases in the Province, the decision of NCC meeting dated 23rd April 2021 in this regard and declaration of emergency in the province by health department vide notification No.SOG/HD/I-102/COVID-19/2020/1517:, dated 22.03.2021, the power conferred under section 6(b), section 6(d), and section 7 of “Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Epidemic Control and Emergency Relief Act, 2020”, the competent Authority in substitution of this department order of even No. Dated 16.04.2021 pleased to issue the following instructions/restrictions for the respective sectors with effect from 24th April 2021 and till further order for strict compliance:-
New COVID-19 SOPs
There will be a complete closure of schools in districts beyond 5% positivity including classes from 9-12. Maximum emphasis will be given to online learning. The Deputy Commissioner of the districts in consultation with the District Health Officer will ensure compliance.
All commercial activities, establishments, markets shall be close by 06:00 pm in the province till Sehar except, all medical Service & pharmacies/ medical stores, vaccination centers, tandoor, hotels/restaurants (for takeaway only), and petrol pumps.
Section 144 will be imposed by District Administration for strict implementation of NIPs.
Commercial activities, establishment, markets shall be completely closed on two days i.e Saturday and Sunday in a week except the following:
All Medical services & Pharmacies/ medical stores, vaccination centers, bakeries, general / karyana stores (excluding big malls having grocery items), milk / Meat/chicken shops, tire puncture shops, fruit & Vegetable shops, tandoor, hotels/restaurants (For taking away only), petrol pumps.
All types of indoor and outdoor gatherings including cultural, musical and religious, etc events shall remain banned.
Indoor and outdoor dining in the restaurants shall remain banned. Only takeaway home delivery shall be allowed with strict implementation of COVID-19 SOPs.
All public and private offices/departments shall observe the office timings from 09:00 am to 02:00 pm.
Wearing of face masks is mandatory in all public places.
In public transport implementation of SOPs shall be ensured including wearing of face marks. Intercity transport shall strictly follow the policy of work from home for 50% of capacity.
All public Private offices and establishments shall strictly follow the policy of work. From home 50% of their staff throughout the province. District administration will ensure the strict implementation of NPI.
All cinemas and shrines shall remain closed throughout the province.
All types of contract sports, cultural and other activities and events shall remain banned throughout the province.
