Rawalpindi coronavirus cases decrease by 50% after smart lockdown.

The number of coronavirus cases in Rawalpindi has reduced by nearly 50% ever since a smart lockdown was imposed in the city, according to authorities.

Over 15 areas in the city and seven Cantt neighbourhoods were sealed on June 18 after they were declared COVID-19 hot spots. When residents of these areas were tested again, the result of the lockdown was successful.

According to Additional Deputy Commissioner Zaheer Anwar Jappa, initially an average of 70 cases was reported on a daily basis but that has now decreased to 20 a day.

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