Prime Minister Imran Khan asked the nation to be careful, wear a mask and follow the SOP as the second wave of coronavirus is surfacing in the country. ,
PM was addressing the nation following a meeting of the National Coordination Committee (NCC) on the COVID-19 coronavirus.
“We will decide on schools in a week based on the situation, If this virus spreads from schools we will increase winter holidays and reduce summer vacations,” PM Imran Khan said.
He also urged the nation to wear masks and keep social distance in the ceremonies.
“We are not closing restaurants but keep social distance in restaurant.”
He said, “If we are not careful, hospitals will be filled with patients, It is important to wear masks in public places.”
The address came after the National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) recommended urgent and emergency measures to the NCC to control the rapidly-increasing second wave of coronavirus infections across the country.
The NCOC recommended limiting all public gatherings to 500 people, including cultural, political, religious, entertainment, and civil gatherings. It also suggested allowing only outdoor dining till 10:00 pm, shutting down cinemas and theatres, and closing down shrines. The NCOC also suggested an early closing of markets and safe days.
The body suggested notifying early and extending winter vacations to federal and provincial education departments, keeping in view the rising positivity rate in educational institutions.
