The government confirmed the third wave of coronavirus in Pakistan. Educational institutions of all grades in seven cities of Punjab and Peshawar and Islamabad will be closed for two weeks from Monday, keeping in view the resurgence of Covid-19 cases.
According to Radio Pakistan, the cities include Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Lahore, Gujrat, Sialkot, Multan, and Rawalpindi. However, despite the rising cases, a three-day culinary and musical event titled Taste Test was organized in Islamabad. The event saw performances from aspiring musicians and noted celebrities.
But Mehwish Hayat recently took to Twitter and expressed her displeasure over the event. “This is very disappointing! To be having live concerts with so many people while we are still not free of COVID-19…” the Punjab Nahi Jaungi star tweeted. “Cases are on the rise again, and we are experiencing a deadly third wave. Let us, please act responsibly.”
Mehwish Hayat urged her fans to act responsibly. “Let us, please act responsibly. Remember. Jaan hai to jahaan hai!”.
According to reports, coronavirus cases continue to increase countrywide due to willful violation of the SOPs specified by the government, with 2,664 new infections reported over 24 hours.
In Islamabad, the district administration has decided to seal three subsectors of the capital city, among other measures, amid the rising number of cases.