Meanwhile, the lockdown was extended to five neighbourhoods of East district and three union councils (UCs) of Korangi district. Similarly, four marriages halls, including two in Central district and as many in Korangi district, were sealed on the day. Moreover, four private schools were closed in South district and three shops were sealed in Central district on Thursday. Earlier, micro-smart lockdowns were enforced in two localities of West district and as many of South district. The lockdowns were imposed after relevant deputy commissioners and district health officials identified areas where Covid-19 cases were on the rise, according to health department officials.

Source: The Express Tribune October 02, 2020 17:37 UTC