Govt Issues 5-Point Restriction to Tackle Covid-19

The government has imposed a fresh 5-point restriction considering the upward trend of coronavirus infections in the country, reports media.

The Cabinet Division issued a notification to this end on Friday.

--Schools and colleges will remain closed from 21 January to 6 February due to the rising trend of Covid-19.

--The universities can take such steps independently.

--Not more than 100 people will be able to gather in any social, political, religious, or government events. Also, those attending any such event have to carry Covid-19 vaccine certificates as well as an RT-PCR negative certificate from a test done within 24 hours of the event.

--Covid-19 certificate of all employees of government and non-government organisations must be collected by the official authorities.

--Mask use has been made mandatory in all public places including shopping malls, bus stands, mosques, launch terminals, and rail stations.

All local authorities and law enforcement agencies have been directed to ensure all these restrictions.

The restrictions will remain effective until further notice.