As educational institutions resume, Karachi sees rise in COVID-19 cases

KARACHI: The metropolis has been witnessing a rise in COVID-19 cases ever since educational institutions have reopened across the country, according to the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC).

On Wednesday, the NCOC reported 365 out of 747 COVID-19 cases had emerged from Karachi. The spike in the infection in Karachi caught the NCOC’s attention, with the body calling a meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss measures to contain the infection.

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Faisal Sultan reportedly emphasised smart lockdown, contact tracing and a strict adherence to health protocols.

Sindh secretary said that the province was monitoring the situation, adding that it would take necessary measures to contain the spike,

On Tuesday, Murtaza Wahab warned people to practice caution as coronavirus numbers are fast rising in Sindh. .

Pakistan has started easing coronavirus curbs after infections in the country began to decline, according to government officials. The country’s phase-wise reopening of educational institutions will also conclude on September 30.