Pak confirms first two cases of coronavirus; educational inst in Sindh & Balochistan closed

After two persons returning from Iran tested positive for the deadly coronavirus in Pakistan's largest city Karachi, all educational institutions in Sindh and Balochistan provinces have been closed.

On Wednesday, a young man tested positive for the novel coronavirus in Karachi the first confirmed case in Pakistan. Shortly after, another case was confirmed and both have returned from Iran, Special Advisor on Health Dr Zafar Mirza said.

Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani announced on Twitter that "all Govt and private educational institutions will remain closed on Thursday & Friday (27th & 28th Feb)."
An official handout said the government took the step "as a precaution to protect children from coronavirus."