Covid: Saeed Ghani rules out lockdown in Sindh right away

Karachi: No decision has been taken on the imposition of a lockdown in the province, even as COVID-19 cases continue to rise at an alarming rate, Sindh Information Minister Saeed Ghani said on Saturday.

“The pressure on hospitals is not as bad as it was seen during the previous waves,” he said, adding that the Sindh government has "upgraded" hospitals and people have been vaccinated.

He said the government would take any further decision in case the situation gets worse. 

The Sindh government has banned indoor dining in Karachi and Hyderabad.

An amended notification issued by Home Department on Friday stated that all indoor gatherings, events and dining have been restricted in Karachi and Hyderabad till February 15.

However, outdoor events are allowed with a maximum of 300 fully vaccinated guests.

Ghabi dispelled the impression that PPP was forcibly asking others to join the party, adding it's time the joint Opposition send the government home.