KARACHI: The Sindh health department has decided to impose ‘micro smart lockdown’ in Karachi after a surge in the coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with 747 new cases of the coronavirus surfaced in the country during the last 24 hours. Out of 747 positive cases, 365 cases were reported in Karachi, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) learned during a meeting to review the coronavirus situation. According to details, the provincial health department has asked deputy commissioners and senior police officials in Karachi to ensure micro smart lockdowns and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) at designated sites. In a letter, the health department told authorities that it has noticed an increase in the number of coronavirus cases in Karachi. Special Assistant on National Health Services Dr Faisal Sultan emphasised that smart lockdown, contact tracing and following health protocols are important for disease containment.

Source: Pakistan Today September 30, 2020 17:19 UTC