KARACHI: The local authorities have imposed micro-smart lockdown in different localities of Karachi’s Keamari District due to the surge in COVID-19 cases, ARY News reported on Tuesday.
A notification has been issued regarding the imposition of lockdown from Tuesday mid-night to 12:00 mid-night of August 9 in two union councils (UCs) of Baldia Town, one area of UC 4 and three specific neighbourhoods of UC 5.
In the COVID-19 hotspot areas, the administration will strictly implement the standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb the spread of the virus.
Wearing face masks has been declared mandatory by the local administration in these areas.
The movement of people residing in areas under the smart lockdown shall be strictly restricted and all family and other gatherings will remain banned in these areas. However, the employees of institutions providing utility services will be exempted from the lockdown restrictions.
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