The Sindh government has imposed a range of additional coronavirus restrictions to stop the spread of Covid-19.

According to a notification issued by the Sindh government:

  • Wearing masks will be mandatory in public and private offices and all public places
  • Indoor marriages will be banned while outdoor marriages will be restricted to 200 people and will end by 9pm
  • Fifty per cent of staff in all public and private offices will work from home
  • 'Relatively broader smart lockdowns' will be imposed in virus hotspots
  • All indoor spaces, including business centres, gyms and sports facilities, cinemas, theatres and shrines will be closed
  • All businesses other than essential services will remain closed on Friday and Sunday
  • Markets and businesses will remain open from 6am to 6pm on weekdays while they will be closed on weekends
  • Only outdoor dining will be allowed in restaurants until 10pm

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