NCOC Morning Session held today which was presided by Mr. Asad Umar. The forum was given comprehensive update and review about non pharmaceutical interventions already issued and which were valid till 15th March. In view of prevailing diseases pattern and rising positivity ratio, following has been decided:
• Strict compliance of Mask Wearing will continue across the board.
• SLDs / Micro SLDs will continue to be imposed based on the disease prevalence / hotspots.
• 50% work from home policy will be implemented on the discretion of federating units. However, it will be enforced in ICT with immediate effect.
• Time limit of 10:00 PM on all commercial activities will be re-enforced with immediate effect, less essential services.
• Amusement Parks across the country will be closed at 6:00 PM.
• Earlier decision of allowing indoor weddings, indoor dining and opening of cinemas and Shrines with effect from 15th March, 2021 has been withdrawn. However, outdoor dining / take away will continue to remain open as per previous practice.
• Outdoor gatherings will continue to remain limited to a maximum of 300 individuals with strict enforcement of COVID -19 SOPs.
• Review of all enforced NPIs will be carried out on 12th April, 2021.
• The above mentioned decisions regarding NPIs are the base line decisions. Federating units are at liberty to impose stricter NPIs in selected Cities / Districts keeping in view the local disease trend / spread.
