Quaid e Azam University administration has decided to Close the university after the confirmation of COVID-19 cases at its campus.
According to the official statement issued by the QAU Registrar, the university will remain closed today- 26 October- due to the outbreak of Coronavirus disease on the campus.
All classes will be organized online today while the university transport will also remain suspended until further notice, the statement added. Students have been advised to keep visiting QAU’s official website as a detailed notification in this regard will be issued later, notifying the future course of action.
Quaid-e-Azam University administration has not disclosed whether the cases were reported among the hostel residents, day scholars, faculty, or staff members.
Coronavirus is regaining its foothold in Islamabad recently as the city, on Saturday, reported its highest single-day rise in COVID-19 infections in more than two months.
The administration further instructed students to stay at home, strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), and avoid roaming in public.
Routine academic activities will resume on November 2, and students will continue their training from when they stopped on October 21, the notification stated.