Sindh's restaurants, shopping malls to remain closed for 15 days over coronavirus concerns

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Adviser to Sindh Chief Minister Sindh on Law Murtaza Wahab said Tuesday the provincial government had decided to shut down shopping malls and restaurants for the next 15 daysThe decision comes after the national coronavirus tally crossed 230.In a tweet he said: "All restaurants,malls,shopping centres will be closed in Sindh from tomorrow."

 

"Only takeaways & deliveries will be allowed. Section 144 also to be imposed at beach & parks. It is clarified that shopping stores & chemists will remain open. Citizens are once again urged to cooperate," he added.Public parks, as well as Karachi's Sea View, would also remain closed for the next two week, the spokesperson added.The province's government offices will also shut down by Thursday, he said, adding that inter-city bus services would be suspended.We want to restrict people to their houses, the spokesperson said, as the province remains the worst-affected by the virus.Grocery stores, vegetable stores, and fish and chicken markets will remain open, he said.The people will not be allowed to dine-in but they can take-away and order food at home, he added.