ISLAMABAD – The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) has announced torelax the some of the coronavirus restrictions after reviewing thecoroavirus situation in the country.
The NCOC on Wednesday said that that the decisions could be reviewed ifsurge is witnessed in the COVID-19 cases.
It added that the non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs or alternatemeasures to treat Covid-19 other than medical treatment) can be enforced byprovinces in view of the disease prevalence.
According to Geo News, following are some of the decisions taken by the topmonitoring body of the country;
• Time-limit lifted from commercial activities and amusement parks;
• Condition of 50% work from home removed for office employees;
• Indoor wedding ceremonies will be allowed from March 15, 2021, withstringent COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place;
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• Indoor dining allowed from March 15, subject to a review on March 10;
• Opening of cinemas and shrines allowed with strict COVID-19 SOPs witheffect from March 15;
• Wearing of face masks, social distancing, smart lockdowns will continueand will be ensured;
• From a health perspective, the conduct of local bodies and cantonmentboard elections may be planned by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)by the end of May or early June 2021.
• Spectators’ attendance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) Pool matches tobe increased to 50 % from the current 20%. Whereas, full attendance will beallowed for play-offs with stringent COVID-19 SOPs in place.
