As Covid-19 cases rises to 666 in Pakisthan, on Saturday they suspended all international flights for two weeks.
Pakistan on Saturday suspended all international flights for two weeks and curtailed train services as the coronavirus cases surged to 666 in the country after more pilgrims who returned from Iran tested positive for the deadly virus, which has turned into a major global crisis. The government in a statement said all international flights are being suspended for two weeks to curb the spread of the virus. From 8 pm tonight, “all incoming international flights are being suspended for two weeks,” a statement issued read.
The number of COVID-19 patients in Balochistan rose to 104 with 12 new cases. After 41 new cases surfaced in Punjab, Chief Minister Usman Buzdar announced the closure of all shopping malls, markets and public places from 9 pm on Saturday till 9 am on Tuesday. However, pharmacies, petrol pumps, and grocery stores will remain open. In Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, the number rose to 27 as new cases came forward, provincial health minister Taimur Jhagra said. Gilgit-Baltistan has 30 cases, Islamabad 10 and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir one case. So far three patients have died in Pakistan while five have recovered.
The provincial government of Balochistan has decided to impose a 21-day partial lockdown across the province to control the spread of highly contagious disease. Under the lockdown, which is similar to the restrictions imposed by the Sindh government, all major shopping centers, markets, and food restaurants will remain closed. However, food delivery will be allowed during the lockdown. Pakistan Prime Minister Khan while addressing the media in Islamabad on Friday had said the country’s strategy is a little different from a complete lockdown, considering Pakistan’s socio-economic realities.”Pakistan isn’t a rich country like Italy, where people can get through a sustained period without economic activity,” he said.
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