ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has said that in the wake of surge in COVID-19 cases in the country, the decision to implement lockdown would be taken after deliberate discussion amongst all stakeholders.
The Forum at its meeting with Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar in the chair deliberated upon proposed lock downs in high disease prevalence cities.
It was decided that to extend two days interprovincial transport ban on Saturdays and Sundays till 17th of next month.
The forum was told that the few proposed restrictions would include closure of markets and malls, less essential services and complete closure of educational institutions.
The Forum was apprised that a total of 6,901 beds have been inducted to meet the increased requirements due to surge in COVID-19 cases.
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