ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) will hold a meeting on Monday (today) to discuss the surge in coronavirus cases across the country.
The meeting will also deliberate upon measures to contain the spread of a new variant of the virus in the country. The forum will decide about new restrictions and steps for strict implementation of standard operating procedures to contain COVID-19 besides increasing the vaccination process across the country.
The District Health Department has recommended that smart lockdowns be imposed in the high-risk areas of Islamabad as the coronavirus positivity rate hit 10.66% on Sunday.
District Health Officer Dr Zaeem Zia has sent a letter to the Deputy Commissioner Islamabad highlighting  sectors in Islamabad where a higher number of coronavirus cases have been detected.
The letter requested smart lockdowns in Street 15 in sector I-8/1, Street 78 in sector I-8/3, Street 38-B in sector I-9/4. Street 26 in sector I-10/4 and Street 8 in sector G-6/2.
The officer also urged to take emergency measures restrict movement within the identified streets to prevent the further spread of the virus.
The DHO also called upon citizens to strictly follow all safety precautions including wearing a facemask and ensuring social distancing in public.
The total number of new positive coronavirus cases in Islamabad was calculated at 395, with a positivity rate of 10.66%. A total of 1 million vaccine doses have been administered in Islamabad,
The District Health Office ICT surveillance teams are currently engaged in searching for active cases to ensure the safety of the community, the letter stated. Mobile teams have also been mobilised to help increase access to vaccines for people residing in the rural areas of Islamabad.
