KARACHI: Sindh government is expected to enforce strict measures including imposing a complete lockdown after the positivity ratio reached 30 percent in the city.
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah convened a meeting of the COVID task force on Friday in order to discuss further curbs on the unnecessary movement of people to avoid a disaster.
A final decision to impose a lockdown would be taken after consultation with other stakeholders in Karachi. According to reports, health experts and the provincial health department have recommended imposing a 15-day lockdown in the city.
The provincial government has also approached National Command and Operation Centre NCOC for the announcement of strict measures in light of recommendations of the health experts.
The government is also expected to announce measures so that the people adhere to the safety precautions which include restricting transportation facilities and extending summer vacations.
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Secretary-General Dr Qaiser Sajjad said that they have suggested a complete lockdown in Karachi for 15 days to avoid a further spike in coronavirus cases.
He said the only solution is to impose a complete lockdown for 15 days. He added that pressure is mounting on hospitals and could lead to a dangerous situation. He urged the masses to adopt SOPs and get themselves vaccinated.
