KARACHI: The Sindh government has ramped up the COVID-19 restrictions as the provincial government had announced a day earlier that no unnecessary movement would be permitted after 8 pm.
The decision to tighten the COVID-19 curbs was taken during a Sindh Provincial Task Force meeting held on May 24, with Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah in the chair.
The movements of vehicles shall remain restricted after 8 pm, according to a corrigendum issued by the province’s home department. However, people with valid reasons will be allowed to travel with a driver plus one seating arrangement.
Furthermore, a cap of 10 people has been placed on all kinds of private parties, functions, marriages, and catering at home. Restaurants and food streets will remain closed with no indoor or outdoor dining. Only home delivery, takeaway, and drive-through will be permitted till 12am.
The vehicles deployed for an emergency, official duties, and for delivery of goods will remain exempted, the province’s home department said. A maximum of two people are allowed to pick the orders and restaurants have been asked not to deliver food at private gatherings of more than 10 people.
Likewise, all parks will remain closed, including walking and jogging tracks, the province’s home department added.
During the past 24 hours, Sindh has overall confirmed 910 infections and 16 deaths. The provincial tally has reached 310,557, while its death toll stands at 4,936. A total of 282,410 people have recovered from the virus in the province.
