Pakistan
Sindh imposes smart lockdown amid third wave fears
Karachi: Amidst fear of third wave and spike in coronavirus cases, the Sindh government has imposed smart lockdown in the province.
On the directives of National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the Sindh Home Department has re-imposed restrictions to curb the spread of novel coronavirus.
The restrictions include limiting business hours and imposing smart lockdowns across the province with immediate effect until April 15.
According to a notification issued by the department:
All businesses e.g. markets, shopping malls, marriage halls etc. will operate from 6am to 10pm (except essential services i.e. medical stores, clinics, hospitals, petrol pumps, bakeries, milk shops, restaurants etc)
Amusement parks to close by 6pm
50% staff in all public/private sector offices will be allowed
No indoor marriages will be allowed. As per earlier decisions only outdoor events/marriages will be allowed with a maximum limit of 300 persons till 10pm under defined SOPs.
No indoor dining will be allowed at restaurants.
All indoor gathering places, gyms, indoor sports facilities, cinemas and theaters, shrines to close.
Outdoor gatherings will be allowed only in open spaces with a maximum limit of 300 individuals
Smart lockdowns will be imposed in Covid-19 hotspots.
Pakistan is witnessing the third wave of Covid-19 which is said to be more contagious. The country reported 29 coronavirus deaths and 2,253 new positive cases in last 24 day.
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