The administration in Islamabad has imposed a smart lockdown in various sectors of the capital due to the growing number of coronavirus cases.

According to a notification issued by the Islamabad district magistrate, the movement of residents will be restricted in 27 streets in different sectors with a high Covid-19 positivity ratio.

Exemptions to the order include essential services and supplies like pharmacy and medicine shops, grocery stores and bakeries, patients for medical aid/medical consultation, rationing, drinking water supplies, utilities and emergencies.

“The citizens are requested to make prior arrangements for their convenience including ration [and] medicines and reschedule their engagements/office work before the onset of lockdown/sealing date and time,” read the notification.