The Sindh government on Friday announced the closure of all shops in the province and a complete lockdown to fight against Coronavirus.

According to details, another major decision has been taken by the Sindh government to protect the public in view of the coronavirus, the orders have been issued to tighten the lockdown from 12 noon to 3 pm on Friday (May 15).

Sindh Information Minister Nasir Hussain Shah said in a statement that the Sindh government has decided to keep all shops closed till 3pm on tomorrow.

Nasir Hussain Shah further said that there will be a complete lockdown from tomorrow morning till 3 o’clock and vegetable and pharmacy shops will also remain closed till 3 o’clock tomorrow.

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Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while talking to media had said that he had instructed the police not to impose any limitations in mosques.

Syed Murad Ali Shah had also said that mosques would remain open where designated people would offer prayers. The rest of the people are requested to offer prayers at their homes.

It is to be noted that even before this, in view of the coronavirus, the Sindh government had announced to limit the Friday prayer gathering and complete lockdown from 12 noon to 3 pm to protect the people.