NCOC allows reopening of educational institutes, outdoor dining

NCOC (National Command and Operation Centre) announced the lifting of a number of restrictions imposed to control the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

A session held in Islamabad of the National Command and Operation Centre. This certainly, took place under the Chairmanship of Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives; Asad Umar.

This Session also co-chaired by the National Command and Operation Centre National Coordinator; Lt General Hamood Uz Zaman Khan.

A detailed review of disease prevalence in the Country; as well as discussion on nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) took place.

Following important decisions made by NCOC,

  • Outdoor Restaurants will open daily till 23:59 hours. Takeaways allowed 24/7.
  • Opening of Tourism Sector under Stringent COVID Protocols. Separate instructions on protocols issued to all Federating Units.
  • Staggered opening of Education Institutes in districts with less than 5% positivity.

Sectors opening from June 1, 2021,

  • Outdoor Marriage Ceremonies with maximum 150 Individuals will be allowed.
  • Staggered Opening of Education Sector from June 7 (other than those opened from May 24.

Closures if the following would continue until further notice,

  • Shrines
  • Cinemas
  • Indoor Dining
  • Indoor Gyms
  • Amusement Parks (however, walking/jogging tracks will remain open with strict adherence to COVID SOPs)
  • Complete ban on contact sports, festivals, cultural and other events
  • Ban on all types of indoor/outdoor gatherings (cultural, musical/religious/miscellaneous events)
  • Ban on inter Provincial Public Transport for two closed days (Saturday/Sunday) with effect from May 22, 2021.

Detailed Review of NPIs will be carried out by NCOC on May 27 and June 7, 2021 respectively.