SINDH – COVID19 – Restrictions Update

EVENT: Following orders have been issued by the Sindh government to curb the spread of coronavirus:
ORDERS:

  1. Broader lockdown to be imposed in areas with more than 8% positivity rate.
  2. Indoor dining to remain closed. Meanwhile, outdoor dining will be allowed till 2200hrs.
  3. All commercial activities to be closed by 2000hrs.
  4. All kinds of gatherings (indoor/outdoor) remain banned.
  5. Cinemas/Shrines will remain closed.
  6. Outdoor marriage ceremonies with limited members to be allowed till 5th April. However, from 6th April a complete ban will be placed on indoor as well as outdoor marriage ceremonies.
  7. All parks in the province to remain closed. However, walking/jogging tracks will remain open.
  8. 50% work from home policy to be followed.
  9. Wearing a facemask is compulsory while visiting public places.
    The orders will enforce immediately till 11th April.

IMPACTS:

-Affected business operations during these 11 daysΓÇÖ span in case of Border Lockdown (BDLs).
-Events scheduled for business organizations would be called off
-Social activities and official as well as individual level will be affected during these days
-Any scheduled cultural or sports events also stand canceled/delayed till further orders

RECOMMENDATIONS

-Implement stringent SOPs in the office.
-Work from Home is recommended
-Avoid gathering in offices/workplace
-Avoid unnecessarily travel.
-Plan your logistic operations accordingly.