Sindh announces new restrictions as 'partial lockdown' comes to an end

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The Sindh government has announced new Covid-19 standard operating procedures that will remain in effect from August 9 to Aug 31, relaxing some of the restrictions as its partial lockdown comes to an end. They include:

  • Markets and businesses to function until 8pm, except essential services
  • Indoor dining to remain banned. Outdoor dining (till 10pm), takeaway and delivery will be allowed
  • Friday and Sunday to be observed as closed days
  • Indoor weddings will be banned; outdoor weddings will be allowed with maximum 300 guests until 10pm
  • Shrines and cinemas to remain closed
  • Indoor gyms to be allowed for vaccinated individuals only
  • Offices and public transport to operate at 50 per cent capacity
  • District administrations may impose broader lockdowns in specific areas based on the risk.

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