Karachi seals multiple areas following spike in coronavirus cases

Karachi (HRNW) The government of Sindh sealed multiple areas in Karachi on Sunday after the number of coronavirus cases in the city spiked.

According to a notification issued by the East deputy commissioner, all those areas that reported cases of the deadly virus have been instructed to be sealed.

Residents have been barred from leaving their areas. They can, however, get necessities from stores within their own union councils. Travel from one area of the city to another has also been prohibited.

The Karachi police and Rangers have been stationed at the entry and exit points of these areas to “ensure public safety”.

The decision was taken to ensure that residents stay indoors and practice social distancing.