KARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday announced to close all wedding halls, shrines, parks, amusement centres and festivals across the province for three weeks.
Briefing media about the decisions taken in Sindh Task Force meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, the provincial government’s spokesman Murtaza Wahab said that it has been decided to immediately close all marriage halls and shrines for three weeks following the decisions taken in National Security Council (NSC) meeting.
Regarding the decision of closing wedding halls, the spokesman explained that there was no ban on weddings and events can take place in a simple manner with limited guests.
He said that cinemas across the province will also remain closed for three weeks, adding that the provincial government is taking all necessary precautions to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
He further said that the provincial government has decided to utilise two buildings for a quarantine centre having a capacity to accommodate 2048 patients.
Earlier today, a meeting of the Task Force on novel coronavirus was held in Karachi chaired by the chief minister. CM Sindh had called on every person across the province to play a role in the prevention of the local transmission of the highly contagious disease. He directed for setting up quarantine centres in each district of Sindh.
The meeting was informed that the pilgrims from Iran were reaching Sukkur from Quetta and trained medical staff has been sent to receive samples for the coronavirus diagnostic test.
The chief minister’s helicopter has been sent to Sukkur to bring back the samples to Karach which will be tested at various private and charity hospitals. CM Sindh directed health officials to be prepared for the arrival of new pilgrims.
Secretary to CM Sindh Sajid Jamal Abro, Secretary Health, doctors from private hospitals and other health officials attended the task force meeting.
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