Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood said that he has completely recovered from Covid-19 and his latest two tests came back negative, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a tweet, Shafqat Mehmood also announced to go back to work today (Wednesday).

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He said, “Clearly vaccines work and are the best defence against this horrible disease.”

“The mild symptoms and quick recovery are without a doubt because of the vaccination,” Shafqat Mehmood said. 

https://twitter.com/Shafqat_Mahmood/status/1399921362362322947

Earlier he said that the pandemic has created immense difficulties in all walks of life but especially in education. 

“We have been taking difficult decisions to ensure that education/ learning continues. Every decision has pros and cons but for us the interest/welfare of students is always paramount,” the education minister said.