Smart lockdown imposed in three districts due to rising covid cases
Karachi
December 18, 2020
Authorities have imposed a smart mini-lockdown in Karachiâs three districts as COVID-19 cases have reached all-time high in the city.
According to the Commissioner Office, a smart mini-lockdown has been imposed in District West, District Keamari and District Central on Thursday for two weeks.
On recommendations of the district health officer of District West regarding micro hotspots of the spread of Covid-19, the West deputy commissioner imposed a smart mini-lockdown on streets and localities of specified areas in Manghopir and Orangi Town subdivision for a period of two weeks from December 18 to December 31 till 7pm under powers conferred by the Sindh Epidemic Diseases Act, 2014.
Stricter SOPs, more lockdowns amid politics galore
Sindh tightens covid restrictions; prep for upcoming rally continue
Policemen guard a street sealed under a smart lockdown in Pakistan Colony after some residents tested positive for Covid-19. PHOTO: INP
KARACHI:
As the Sindh government moves towards expanding and tightening lockdown restrictions in Karachi, against the backdrop of the persistently rising Covid- 19 tally, political activities - usually involving large public gatherings – continue unhindered in the province.
The preparation for a rally on former prime minister Benazir Bhutto’s death anniversary, for instance, is in full swing.
Lockdowns and restrictions
On Thursday, the Sindh government issued a notification, announcing the closure of seminaries across the province, keeping in viewing the surging Covid- 19 caseload.