The National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) has decided to reopen cinemas and shrines for vaccinated citizens across the country.
The decision was made during a session of the authority on COVID-19 with Asad Umar in the chair, alongside relevant officials of the government.
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As per the meeting minutes, the following decisions will be implemented:
- A nationwide ban on cultural, religious and other gatherings will remain active for the time being
- Public transport to resume regular shifts with 70 percent capacity
- Recreational areas and swimming pools to be allowed to open, but with 50 percent capacity
- Timing of business centers to remain fixed at 10 p.m.
- Key businesses such as petrol pumps and medical stores will remain open 24/7
- Outdoor dining is now allowed with 50 percent capacity, indoor dining still banned
- Only vaccinated citizens will be allowed to dine indoors
- Outdoor weddings to resume; 400 people allowed to attend weddings in an outdoor setup
- Only vaccinated people will be allowed at indoor weddings. Limit for indoor weddings is set at 200 attendees
Additionally, the NCOC has advised hotels and restaurants to devise a plan for checking vaccination certificates of citizens.
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The above-mentioned protocols will be administered with immediate effect from 1st July onwards to 31st July, as per the National Command and Operation Center.
