Coronavirus outbreak: Ban imposed in Karachi on cinemas, marriage halls, picnic spots

As the coronavirus continues to spread in Pakistan, the Commissioner Karachi sprung into action on Saturday, imposing a ban on events, gatherings and functions at cinema halls, marriage halls, public parks, picnic spots etc.

In a notification issued by the Commissioner Karachi, it was stated that a “complete ban on holding of public gatherings such as weddings, processions, Jalsas, Majalis, Urs, Anniversaries, ljtimaas, sports events, etc.”

The notification further stated that all events and functions at Marriage Halls / Lawns, Cinema Halls, Marquees, Banquets, picnic spots, water parks, public parks, sea-sides, play lands, Gyms, social clubs are prohibited.

Pakistan’s affected toll rises to 31

Another patient of the novel coronavirus emerged in Sindh on Saturday, increasing the toll of affected persons to 31 across the country. This is the third reported case from the province in a single day.

The latest person diagnosed with the novel infection is a 20-year-old man with no travel history, confirmed the Sindh health department.

It was further confirmed that the patient’s father had recently arrived in Karachi from the United Kingdom.

The emergence of the recent coronavirus case from Karachi raises the tally of affected persons from Sindh to 17. The health department confirmed that two persons who had earlier recovered from the infection were sent home.