A strict COVID-19 lockdown has been enforced in Khairpur District due to the exponential in coronavirus cases.
According to Deputy Commissioner Khairpur District, a stern coronavirus lockdown has been enforced across the district to curb any further virus spread.
“It is recommended that the unnecessary movement of the public may be restricted by implementing SOPs through local police and other law enforcement agencies,” read the notification issued by Deputy Commissioner Office.
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Furthermore, various localities across the district including Akhund Mohalla, Machis Factory Area, Areesha Colony, Panjhati Area, Hindu Mohalla Ranipur, Ahmedpur Mohalla Ranipur, Shaikh Mohalla and Gharebabad Mohalla have been sealed as a preventive measure.
Additionally, local police and assistant commissioners have been directed to ensure the implementation of lockdown restriction in their relative domains.
As of now, Khairpur has reported 908 coronavirus cases with six virus related deaths.
