Govt proposes to impose complete lockdown in cities with above 13% Corona positivity ratio

ISLAMABAD (92 News) – The federal government on Thursday proposed to impose a complete lockdown in cities if the positivity ratio of coronavirus cases exceeds 13 per cent and 7 to 10 day complete lockdown in high risk cities in second phase.

Minister for Planning Asad Umar and PM's Special Assistant on Health Dr Faisal Sultan called on Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan.

During the meeting, the prime minister was briefed on coronavirus situation in the country. PM Imran Khan summoned a meeting of the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).

In order to tighten restrictions, the federation has sent proposals to the provinces and has sought the opinion from the provinces.

Following the worsening situation of teh COVID-19 across Pakistan, the government is ready to take tough decisions and an important meeting of the NCOC in this regard will be held tomorrow.