Sindh govt issues revised Covid restrictions beginning today

Karachi: The Sindh government Tuesday announced revised COVID-19 curbs throughout the province amid ongoing fifth wave of the pandemic.

The new restrictions are set to take effect from today (February 22), and will last till “revised earlier if the periodical review of the COVID-19 situation warrants”.

Under the revised curbs, indoor gatherings of all types, including weddings, with a cap of 500 fully-vaccinated guests will be allowed.

Outdoor gatherings have been allowed with strict enforcement of safety protocols.

Public buses will be allowed to operate with 80% of their seating capacity. Wearing masks will be mandatory throughout the journey. However, a complete ban on serving meals/snacks during the journey will remain imposed till February 28. All gyms will be allowed to remain open for fully-vaccinated individuals only.

Ban on indoor dining has been lifted. And, outdoor dining for fully-vaccinated citizens and takeaway service will be allowed. Businesses will continue without time restrictions

Offices will be allowed to operate at 100% capacity of fully vaccinated workers with normal working hours. Institutes for children under 12 years of age will open with stringent COVID protocols.

Institutes for children above 12 years of age will open with stringent COVID protocols (fully vaccinated).

All cinemas will be allowed to remain open for fully-vaccinated individuals only. All types of sports are allowed for vaccinated individuals.

A complete ban on serving meals/snacks during the in-flight or land journeys for domestic travel will remain imposed till February 28. Railways will operate with a 100% occupancy level for vaccinated individuals only.

A complete ban on serving meals/snacks during the journey will remain imposed till February 28.

Compliance with compulsory mask-wearing while incorporating innovative measures for enforcement. Strict adherence to SOPs in mosques and other places of worship be ensured by the respective district administration. 

The govenrment will impose smart lockdown with stringent enforcement protocols based on disease clusters.