Despite an appeal by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah to all Karachiites to stay indoors and self-isolate for the next three days, several people were seen on the streets of the metropolis early Saturday morning.
Buses filled with people, the usual traffic on the roads and roadside hotels full of people were witnessed despite appeals by the authorities to self-isolate.
Shah, on Friday, had announced a three-day self-isolation period after the province reported its first death from the coronavirus.
The appeal came as cases in Karachi have started increasing due to community spread and the number of confirmed cases in the country has jumped past 500
“People should go into complete isolation for three days,” Shah had said during the 23rd meeting of the provincial task force on the coronavirus.
“It is important for people to remain inside their homes for themselves and others’ safety.”
The chief minister had noted that the rising number of local cases in Sindh was “extremely concerning”.
“This is why I’m appealing to the people to stay inside their homes. People need not only to protect themselves but their children as well,” he had added.
