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KARACHI:
A lockdown will be imposed in the province of Sindh from tomorrow (July 31) till August 8 as provincial authorities try to mitigate the spread of the deadly Delta variant of coronavirus.
The decision was taken during a meeting of the Sindh government s Covid-19 task force in Karachi to mull further restrictions in the port city as the highly transmissible Delta variant of the virus fuels the spread of the pandemic.
All markets will remain closed during the lockdown, however, pharmacies are allowed to remain open and function. Grocery stores, meat and vegetable shops, banks and fuel pumps will also remain open. However, essential shops will close at 6pm.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah speaks during a press conference on Friday. DawnNewsTV
The Sindh government on Friday decided to impose a lockdown in the province from tomorrow (Saturday) till August 8 amid rising Covid-19 cases.
Key decisions
All markets will remain closed. However, pharmacies and groceries (till 6pm) will remain open.
Restaurants will only be allowed to deliver food. No takeaway allowed.
Exams cancelled during lockdown period
Vaccination cards of citizens roaming the streets will be checked
Vaccination centres to remain open during lockdown
All govt offices will be closed from next week
The decision was taken during a provincial coronavirus task force meeting presided over by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah.
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