Four sub-sectors of I-8, I-10 sealed to control corona.

ISLAMABAD -- In view of the increasing cases of Coronavirus, the authorities have decided to seal two sub-sectors of sector I-8 and I-10 each from today (Wednesday) midnight.

A notification was issued by District Magistrate Islamabad on Tuesday. 'In exercise of the powers under Epidemic Diseases Control Act, 1958 and after notification of COVID-19 confirmed cases on line list of NIH duly traced by the surveillance teams and in order to prevent the community spread of the COVID-19 virus in the area, the sector I-8/3, I-8/4, I-10/1, and I-10/2 Islamabad along with main marakiz of I-8 and I-10 are hereby sealed w.e.f. 18 June 2020, 12:01am, in public interest and until further orders,' read the notification.

The citizens have been requested to make prior arrangements for their convenience including ration, medicines and reschedule their engagements/office work before the onset of lockdown/sealing date and time. Islamabad police, Rangers and Pakistan Army have also been requested to cordon off the areas in order to ensure public safety...