Coronavirus 'hotspots' under 'strict' lockdown.

Karachi -- 'Smart lockdowns' have been put in place in Covid-19 hotspots in various localities of Karachi, according to a notification issued by the Karachi Commissioner's Office late on Wednesday night as a measure to control the spread of the coronavirus. The lockdown started from 7pm on Thursday and will remain effective till July 2.

According to the notification, the movement of residents in these areas will be 'strictly restricted' while anyone going in or out of the areas will be required to wear a mask. Only one person from each household will be allowed outside to buy groceries or other essential items by showing their computerised national identity card (CNIC) to officials from law enforcement agencies. Only grocery shops and pharmacies will be allowed to remain open while all industrial units in the areas will remain closed. Takeaways and home deliveries of food items will also not be allowed.

The notification added that residents will not be allowed to hold private gatherings inside their homes. No joy riding or pillion riding will be allowed while operations of public and private transport services including Careem, Airlift, Swvl and Uber shall remain suspended.

It added that the government would try to provide rations to needy families in the areas using its own resources as well as through the help of charitable organisations and would also try to provide mobile dispensaries for the residents. The notification directed the deputy commissioners to coordinate with the health and law enforcement departments including police and Rangers in providing logistical support to implement the lockdown.

Anyone entering or exiting the lockdown area shall wear a mask without any exception. Only one attendant, where extremely necessary, shall be allowed with a person in need of medical care. No private/family get-together will be allowed in private homes.

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Coronavirus 'hotspots'

1. District Korangi

   Korangi Town: UC-2 Makhdoom Bilawal, Qayyomabad-A and B Area, Allahwala Town, Nasir Colony, P and T Colony, Darrusalam. Malir Town: UC-1 Moinaabad Phase 3, SI, 35/3 Model Colony, Jaffar Bagh and Nashtar Square

   Landhi Town: UC-9 36-B Area near to Street Rehmania Nlasjid, Awami Colony, Imambargh Wali Asar Area and Power House Area. Shah Faisal Town: UC-7 Millat Town, Al-Falah Society and Malir Halt and UC-9 CAA Colony, Cantt. Bazar and Old Iqbalabad

2. District South

   UC Karachi Cantonment: Barzata...