Sindh government has introduced new restrictions aimed at curbing public’s unnecessary movement amid increasing COVID-19 cases and positivity rate in Karachi.
As per details, Sindh government’s Provincial Task Force on COVID-19 chaired by CM Murad Ali Shah reviewed coronavirus positivity rate in Karachi, Hyderabad and Sukkur on Monday (today) and announced to impose new COVID-19 restrictions from May 25th tomorrow.
According to the notification issued by Home Department Government of Sindh, business timings have been limited from 5 am in the morning to 6 pm in the evening.
Furthermore, people will not be allowed to go outdoors after 8 pm unless absolutely necessary such as for a hospital or other essential chore/work.
Provincial Task Force Meeting decided to enforce some steps in order to minimise the rise in covid infections across Sindh. Details of the lockdown can be found attached – please follow SOP's, NPI's and get yourself and your family vaccinated. #SindhHealth #VaccinesWork pic.twitter.com/JcwqSbFe1M
— Heath & Population Welfare Department, GoS (@SindhHealthDpt) May 24, 2021
Meanwhile fuel pumps, pharmacies, medical centers, vaccination centers, E-commerce and takeaway services from eateries will be exempted from the timing limitation along with welfare organizations, municipal services, call centers, cellular companies, internet service providers, government’s own essential services, utility services and media organizations (print, electronic).
Friday and Sunday will be observed as ‘closed days’ for businesses, whereas public transport will be limited to 50% capacity, added the notification.
Furthermore, educational institutions including schools, colleges and universities will also remain closed amid high COVID-19 positivity rate.
The development comes as Karachi Division (primarily District East and South), Hyderabad District (Qasimabad, Latifabad and Talika Hyderabad City) and Sukkur city have reported high COVID-19 positivity rate.
