Lahore, 19th May: National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) held an important meeting today to review the current coronavirus situation in the country. Under the chairmanship of NCOC head Mr. Asad Umar, the session was held on 19th May. It was Co-chaired by Lt General Hamood uz Zaman Khan. As reported by Baaghi TV earlier, SAPM Health Faisal Sultan, Sindh Health Minister, and Chief Secretaries of all provinces attended the session via video link. A detailed review of disease prevalence in Pakistan and corresponding NPIs was taken in the meeting today. Following important decisions were taken regarding NPIs: Sectors Opening from 24th May 21 1. Outdoor Restaurants will be opened daily till 12 midnight. Takeaways will be allowed 24/7. 2. Opening of Tourism sector under Stringent COVID Protocols. Separate instructions on protocols being issued to all federating units. 3. Opening of education institutes in districts with less than 5% positivity (staggered opening). Sectors opening from 1st June (Subject to review on 27th May) 1. Outdoor marriage ceremonies with a maximum of 150 Individuals will be allowed. 2. Staggered opening of the education sector from 7th June (other than those opened from 24th May) Closures of the following to continue till … Continue reading NCOC takes important decisions today and announces the opening of schools