KARACHI: Authorities in Karachi’s District Central have ordered micro-smart lockdown in more areas amid the rising number of coronavirus cases.
According to a notification, restrictions have been imposed in three subdivisions in the North Karachi, North Nazimabad, and Liaquatabad towns until April 6. The smart lockdown is being imposed on the recommendations of the district health officer who pointed out the hotspots in the area.
The micro smart lockdowns have been ordered in the union committees of Liaquatabad Area C and C-1, North Karachi Sector 2, 5A-2, 14-B, 7D and 11-D, and North Nazimabad Block L and N.
As per the details in the notification, anyone entering or leaving the lockdown areas will have to wear a mask at all times, while no one will be allowed to move about unnecessarily.
The authorities have also suspended all business and industrial activities, as well as banned all family gatherings. In addition, anyone who has tested positive for the coronavirus disease will have to quarantine at home.
The Sindh government will take steps to ensure that the needy are supplied with rations through philanthropic organisations and by employing its own resources.
The rules also state that all kinds of industrial units in these areas will remain closed, while no home deliveries or takeaways of any sort will be allowed from restaurants, fast food joints, or other eateries. Pillion riding on bikes is also banned in these areas
The notification states that only groceries, convenience stores, and pharmacies will be allowed to remain open in these areas during specific timings, while no public transport will be allowed in the affected areas.
All those entering and exiting the said areas will be required to wear face masks while the irrelevant people who have nothing to do in these areas will not be allowed to pass them.
The notification also said that assembling and gatherings will not be allowed in these areas as well. Those who tested positive for COVID-19 shall observe quarantine within their homes. The government will distribute rations in the affected areas considered under new lockdown.
