Rewritten Title: Mashhad Implements Emergency Measures, Shifts Schools to Online Learning Due to Air Pollution
Article:
Proactive Response to Environmental Conditions
In a decisive move to safeguard public health, the Emergency Dust Management Task Force of Khorasan Razavi Province has activated a series of measures in response to persistently poor air quality. The decision was made following official forecasts from the provincial meteorology department, which indicated a significant increase in the concentration and duration of dust pollutants.
Shift to Virtual Education and Activity Restrictions
A key resolution from the task force’s meeting dictates that all schools in the city of Mashhad will transition to non-attendance (virtual) learning for the upcoming school day. This measure ensures the continuity of education for all grade levels through online platforms while protecting students from exposure to the unhealthy outdoor air.
Further reinforcing the health-first approach, all outdoor sports and physical activities within Mashhad have been officially prohibited for the day. This ban aims to minimize the risk of respiratory issues and other health complications for the city’s residents.
Official Mandate and Broader Workforce Adjustments
According to an official announcement from the public relations department of the Khorasan Razavi Governor’s Office, these resolutions are considered formal directives. They are binding and mandatory for all relevant agencies, institutions, and organizations.
In a complementary measure to support families, the task force also announced that mothers with children under the age of six working in government offices will be permitted to work remotely, facilitating childcare during this period of environmental concern.