ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: There are 102 testing labs functional in Pakistan wherein 24,620 tests were conducted in the last 24 hours to diagnose the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the highest figure to date.
As part of daily routine, the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Tuesday undertook an in-depth review of the National Anti COVID-19 short term action plan for June/July to meet additional requirements.
The forum discussed in detail the incentive package for front line healthcare workers who are fighting COVID-19 as front line heroes
To ensure compliance to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for containment of COVID-19, the authorities throughout Pakistan have taken widespread action against markets, industries, and transport.
Dedicated teams of all provinces have ensured that those not adhering to health instructions/ guidelines are sensitized as SOPs compliance.
Latest figures received from provinces during the last 24 hours about the actions taken for SOPs compliance included:
Balochistan:
In Balochistan, 691 violations were observed due to which 250 shops and 92 transports/vehicles were temporarily closed/fined and cautioned.
Punjab:
In Punjab, 769 shops, 8 industries, 776 transports were closed/fined/cautioned all across the province on 2,865 SOP violations.
Sindh:
Strict actions were taken against SOP violators including Shops and transports all across Sindh.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa:
7,351 SOP violations were observed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in which 302 shops and 221 transports were cautioned and sealed while 1933 individuals were fined.
Gilgit-Baltistan:
In Gilgit-Baltistan, 67 shops and 70 transport were fined/sealed on 270 violations of health guidelines/instructions.
Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT):
101 SOPs violations were marked in the ICT in which 13 hotels, 24 shops, 2 industries, and 36 transports were fined/sealed.
Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK):
422 SOPs violations were observed in AJK during which 112 shops/and 85 transports were fined/sealed.
