As the national tally for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) recorded the highest jump in a single day, the strict restrictions on public gatherings and closure of public places came into effect. Officials of the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration and the Islamabad Municipal Corporation (IMC) were on hand to ward off people out to enjoy the weekly public holiday. The official added that the bazaars are critical for providing essential commodities to residents of the twin cities at affordable rates. Meanwhile, there has been a surge in the demand for face masks and hand sanitizers in the twin cities. Churches suspend prayersThe virus has also impacted the religious activities in the twin cities as the weekly Sunday service in various churches of the twin cities remained suspended on Sunday.

Source: The Express Tribune March 16, 2020 04:41 UTC