Karachi : The Sindh 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.
“Measures should be announced that could lead to public adhering to COVID SOPs,” the government said besides also seeking the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) help in limiting transportation facilities and extending summer vacations.
Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has also convened the COVID task force meeting on Friday in order to mull over the curbs on movement and the final decision to impose a lockdown would be taken after consultation with traders and other stakeholders in Karachi.
Moreover, Secretary General of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) Dr. Qaiser Sajjad said that they have suggested a complete lockdown in Karachi for 15 days to avoid an unexpected spike in COVID cases.
“There is only one solution to this problem and it is to impose a complete lockdown for 15 days,” he said adding that pressure is mounting on hospitals and it could lead to a dangerous situation.
He urged the masses to adopt SOPs and get themselves vaccinated.
Pakistan has reported 44 deaths in the last 24 hours by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has surged to 1,015,827. The nationwide tally of fatalities has jumped to 23,133 on Wednesday.
According to the latest figures by the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) 4,119 persons tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours.