Sindh govt shares details on facilities ordered shut to stop virus spread

Karachi: The Sindh government has made an important announcement highlighting the key steps required to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease in the province, according to news sources.  

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Provincial Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has stated that taking these seemingly strict measures in time can help coronavirus prevention from spreading and affecting the entire province. He urged people to take the communicated precautions seriously, as there is a lack of healthcare supplies to effectively handle a large-scale spread of the virus.

What are the steps taken by Sindh government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus?

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The steps taken by Sindh government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease are as follows:

• The Out Patient Departments (OPD) at hospitals are closed.
• Public Restaurants will be closed down, except for takeaway service.
• Shopping malls will be shut down, except for the grocery departments.
• Pharmacies and utility stores will remain open. So will the vegetable and meat outlets.
• Public parks, sea view beaches are also closed to the public.
• Inter-city bus services have been discontinued until further notice.