The Cabinet Division has written to all ministries and departments of the government to implement its six directives, issued in light of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases.
In its letter on Tuesday, the Cabinet Division said the number of Covid-19 cases was witnessing a rapid increase, and that the public was reluctant to wear masks and abide by other health rules.
The six directives to be followed are:
- The media has to be requested to motivate the public to abide by hygiene rules.
- “No mask, no service” policy has to be implemented. Social distancing has to be maintained and public gatherings have to be avoided.
- Everyone has to wear masks and maintain social distancing at places of worship.
- People have to be encouraged to get themselves tested for Covid-19 if they show any symptoms consistent with the disease.
- Every person at shops, shopping malls, marketplaces and restaurants has to wear masks.
- Violators of the mask rule have to be punished legally. Imams during Friday sermons have to raise awareness about wearing masks and complying with health rules.
