Govt Urges to Follow Health Rules During Restriction Relaxation Period

With Eid-ul-Azha looming, the government has instructed to strictly follow the hygiene rules, including wearing masks at all times, from Thursday (July 15th) to eight days of relaxed restrictions. At the same time, instructions have been given to avoid social, political and religious ceremonies where public gatherings are held at this time.

The directive was issued by the Cabinet Division on Wednesday (July 14) to observe hygiene including wearing a mask.

It said that even though the previous restrictions were relaxed today (Wednesday) from midnight to 6 am on July 23, all activities should be carried out strictly following the hygiene rules including wearing masks at all times to prevent the spread of coronavirus-borne diseases (Covid-19).

During this time, people go to tourist centers, resorts, community centers, and recreation centers and gather in public. Such social events such as wedding ceremonies (walima), birthdays, picnics, parties and political and religious ceremonies should be avoided.

With the holy Eid-ul-Azha in mind, the government has relaxed the ongoing restrictions on public transport, opening shops and shopping malls and allowing all activities to be conducted in compliance with strict hygiene rules. A notification was issued by the Cabinet Division on Tuesday (July 13) relaxing the restrictions from midnight on July 14 to 8 am on July 23.

At the same time, strict restrictions have been imposed again from 6 am on July 23 to midnight on August 5. The holy Eid-ul-Azha, the second largest religious festival of Muslims in the country, will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 21.