Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab on Friday confirmed through a video statement that the Sindh Epidemic Diseases (Amendment) Ordinance has been imposed throughout the province.
“Citizens, shopkeepers, factory owners and every individual will have to adopt the safety precautions [for coronavirus],” he said.
Wahab said that violation of the ordinance will result in heavy fines and penalties. “Those who violate the SOPs will be fined up to Rs1 million,” he said, urging citizens to follow the SOPs issued by the home department to contain the virus.
Sindh has imposed restrictions on gatherings, religious and social events and has made mandatory the implementations of SOPs on businesses.
Wahab said that this law will ensure social distancing inside factories and markets.
“The purpose of the law is to create awareness among the citizens about the implementation of precautionary measures.”
“We all have to abide by the Epidemic Diseases Amendment Act,” he maintained while adding: “Let’s prove we are law-abiding citizens to end this pandemic together.”
On the other hand, Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has approved the Sindh Corona Relief Ordinance after which it will come into force immediately.
