ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration on Thursday sealed two residential areas of sector I-10 after coronavirus cases were confirmed among residents there.
According to a notification, the district magistrate ordered that Sectors I-10/1 and I-10/4 are to be sealed and also requested deployment of Islamabad Police and Rangers to cordon off the said areas to ensure public safety.
On April 28, with 36 new cases reported, the capital saw the single biggest increase in its Covid-19 tally since the outbreak began. Another 16 cases were reported a day after (Apr 29), bringing Islamabad’s total number of cases to 313.
According to ICT administration and police officials, surveillance teams in Islamabad have noticed social distancing is not being practiced in shops that have opened with the capital administration’s permission. Large crowds were seen in markets and shopping centers, which is alarming, they said.
According to these officials, Bhara Kahu, Tarlai and I-10 are the capital’s Covid-19 hotspots.
Although the government has warned people about the virus spreading faster during Ramzan, with the latest warning coming from Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Health Dr Zafar Mirza on Saturday, it has allowed the continuation of congregational prayers during the holy month.
“Traditionally rush is observed at shops at the time of iftar. The situation on Saturday evening was not different than that of past years. People need to understand that if we don’t follow the precautionary measures, the situation may become worse. Pakistan is passing through a crucial, critical time when the disease can spread rapidly. I request the masses that they should change their routine of iftar, sehar and visiting mosques,” he warned while speaking at a news conference,” Dr Mirza had warned.
