KARACHI – The Sindh authorities on Wednesday warned {that a} full lockdown or curfew like scenario could possibly be imposed within the province if the coronavirus circumstances proceed to rise within the province.
“Currently, the situation in Sindh is under control but if the need arises, a curfew could be imposed,” Info Minister Nasir Shah stated whereas addressing a press convention in Karachi. Nasir Shah stated additionally that at the least 172 circumstances had been reported within the province and Sindh authorities performed 775 assessments for the virus.
The provincial minister additionally stated that medical doctors and paramedical employees could be instantly recruited on contract foundation and a crackdown towards masks and sanitizer hoarders was underway.
He stated that the Chief Minister had directed to import required medicines and if the virus spreads additional, preparations to ship items to the individuals could be made on time.
Nasir Shah additionally stated that solely vital places of work with important companies would stay open and different places of work shall be closed from the Thursday. “Some Sindh government departments would be closed from Wednesday for which notification will be issued in the morning,” he stated.
The minister stated that buses coming from different cities wouldn’t be allowed to enter from Friday and Inter-city bus service could be utterly closed after 48 hours.
He additionally knowledgeable that hospitals’ OPDs wouldn’t be closed and that these tough selections had been being taken within the bigger curiosity of the individuals.
