For the first time in history the National Security Committee was convened on a public health issue. Under the leadership of PM @ImranKhanPTI, there is a national unified response to scale up measures to fight #coronavirus in 🇵🇰. Following decisions were taken 👇🏾-248
Our western border will be completely sealed for 2 weeks. After which, if the integration of screening processes meets requirements, the borders will be opened. Zaireen coming to Taftan will be quarantined for 14 days before being further screening in the provinces. -249
In order to further limit cross border spread, Pakistan will have only 3 airports for international air travel: Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad. This will allow for even better screening. -250
To limit the spread of #COVID19, NSC decided that large public gatherings are banned until further notice, e.g:
- PSL matches to be played in empty stadiums
- Closure of wedding halls
- Closure of cinemas
- Ban on big conferences and social events -251
- PSL matches to be played in empty stadiums
- Closure of wedding halls
- Closure of cinemas
- Ban on big conferences and social events -251
All educational institutions, Public and Private at all levels will be closed for the next 3 weeks. Any upcoming exams or tests will be postponed. -252
To limit the spread of #COVID19 in prisons, CJ and provincial HCs will be requested to suspend all proceedings of civil court and not schedule new cases. Judicial magistrates and session court judges will go to jails to hear cases. No visitors will be allowed for 3wks -253
A comprehensive food security plan will be created to ensure that we avoid any food shortages in the coming weeks and months. Min of Food Security and Research will lead this effort. -254
Steps taken by NCS today are necessary to protect Pakistan from #COVID19. We have all a role to play to fight this disease. Take precautionary measures; Wash your hands, don’t touch your face, stay away from sick people, self quarantine if sick and avoid large gatherings. -255
