Holiday extension for Punjab kindergarten, montessori children

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced another week-long holiday extension for students of kindergarten, montessori up to grade 1 as cold weather grips Punjab.

Taking notice of about three dozen deaths of children due to pneumonia in the province, the chief minister on Wednesday also decided to postpone all examinations slated to be held during this month.

Announcing the holiday extension CM added, schools up to class 1 will be shut down across Punjab.

VISIT TO CHILDREN HOSPITAL

Meanwhile during his visit to Children Hospital, Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab voiced worry over rising cases of pneumonia in children

Mohsin Naqvi summoned an emergency meeting at Children Hospital in Lahore on Wednesday in this regard, saying eight out of every 10 children are suffering from pneumonia.

Most of the deceased children are babies younger than six months, he added.

Mohsin Naqvi emphasized the importance of children using masks and washing hands in Lahore.

He also recommends the use of warm clothes amid the surge in cases of viral Pneumonia, especially in children, as highlighted by health experts in Lahore.

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