Sindh relaxes Covid restrictions

On Jun 7, 2021 Last updated Oct 4, 2021

Relaxations to the coronavirus restrictions have been announced by the Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, these restrictions were in place since the past 15 days. This decision was taken during a meeting of the Sindh Coronavirus Task Force on Sunday. Azra Pechuho, Saeed Ghani, Murtaza Wahab, Nasir Shah, Police Officials, members from WHO, and other Government officials were also present.

During the meeting, the CM revealed that on June 1, the ratio of coronavirus positivity in Karachi was 8.5%, while there were 12.45% cases in the city.

In light of the number of cases in the province, the following important decisions were taken.

Opening of markets, shops

During the meeting, the Sindh government decided to allow shops and markets to remain open till 8 pm instead of 6 pm from Monday, June 7. However, the CM said that all shopkeepers and staffers must get vaccinated for the coronavirus.

“After 14 days, the vaccination certificates of all staff members and shopkeepers will be randomly checked,” the CM said.

Restaurants

Restaurants will be allowed to open outdoor dining until 12 am from June 7. However, restaurants will have to ensure that there is sufficient distance between people sitting in the outdoor areas.

For restaurants only dine out facility has been allowed & dine in facility will still be prohibited. Everyone is requested to follow SOPs, wear masks & get vaccinated to counter the spread of #COVID19 https://t.co/uHpHRVhjOn

— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) June 6, 2021

Shops & Salons hve been allowed to remain open till 8 while restaurants can remain open till midnight.These relaxations hv been allowed subject to following all SOPs.All such businesses will also get their staff vaccinated immediately & after 14 days random checks will take place

— Murtaza Wahab Siddiqui (@murtazawahab1) June 6, 2021

The government had also imposed a ban on beaches, salons, and amusement parks as well a while earlier, the ban has now been uplifted and all the tourist spots, salons, and beaches are to remain open following strict SOPs.