ICT administration decides to de-seal two sectors.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Sunday announced de-sealing of two sub-sectors of the G-9 after imposing smart lock-down in the areas for five weeks to control the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spread.

The administration has decided to de-seal the residential areas of the sub sectors G-9/2 and G-9/3 immediately, while the commercial areas will be de-sealed from Monday.

The notification issued by the ICT administration said that in exercise of powers conferred under Epidemic Diseases Act, 1958, and after detailed survey, contact tracing, ground surveillance and testing of suspected individuals, the residential areas of sector G-9/2 and G-9/3 are hereby de-sealed with immediate effect and the commercial areas will be de-sealed from Monday.

It further said that however, the de-sealed areas will be regulated by the prevailing orders of Section 144 issued vide No. 1(1) HC (G)-2020 dated 23.03.2020, amended time to time, and in case of any violation of SOPs, strict legal action will be taken against the delinquents under the relevant provisions of law.

Moreover, the Assistant Commissioner (Industrial Area), Islamabad will ensure compliance,' said the notification.

District Health Officer (DHO) Dr Zaeem Zia in his social media message said that in Islamabad, with enhanced testing the positives are continuously getting lower.

According to the National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) 189 positive cases were reported in the previous 24 hours with two more...