As the confirmed coronavirus cases jumped past 11,700 with 248 deaths, the government decided to extend lockdown till the middle of Ramazan while cautioning the nation that the anti-virus fight had entered a decisive phase that would set the future course of action regarding the restrictions.
“Today we have decided to extend restrictions or lockdown for another 15 days till May 9,” said federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar while briefing the media about the decisions taken by the Centre and provinces at a meeting held at the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC).
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