Office of the District Magistrate, Islamabad Capital Territory has issued the official Notification letter on 11th June, 2020 in connection with Islamabad G-9 & Karachi company areas sealed due to 200 Positive Patients of Covid-19 coronavirus.
In exercise of powers under Epidemic Diseases Control Act, 1958 and in pursuance of Government of Pakistan, Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination, District Health office letter No.4(13)-Health/lCT/3493, dated 11.06.2020 and after notification of COVID-19 confirmed cases on line list of NIH duly traced by the surveillance teams and in order to prevent the community spread of the COVID-19 virus in the area, the sectors G-9/2 and G-9/3, Islamabad along with Main Markaz Karachi Company are hereby sealed w.e.f 13th June 2020, 12.01 am, In public interest and until further orders.
The exemptions to this order include essential services and supplies like pharmacy, patients for medical aid, rationing, drinking water supplies and emergency etc.The citizens are requested to make prior arrangements for their convenience including ration, medicines and reschedule their engagements/work before the onset of lockdown/sealing date and time.
The Islamabad police, Rangers and Pakistan Army are requested to cordon-off the above mentioned areas in order to ensure public safety and eliminate further spread of the virus. The Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) shall ensure provision of essential commodities and food supplies in the sealed areas.
