Filter for Pakistan Government Actions to Stop the Spread of Coronavirus

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2020-07-02 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Authorities extend lockdown in Balochistan province until July 15
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2020-07-02 In Movement restrictions: Curfews
shopping malls, markets, warehouses, auto-repair shops, and hair salons will be allowed to remain open from 09:00 to 19:00 (local time) on Thursdays and Saturdays, all businesses will remain closed on Fridays.
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2020-07-02 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Educational facilities throughout the Balochistan province will remain closed until the end of the lockdown, while cinemas, wedding halls, and farmhouses will remain closed indefinitely.
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2020-06-25 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Enhanced lockdown measures implemented in areas of Lahore on June 25
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2020-06-20 Out Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
International flights resume on June 20
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2020-06-15 In Lockdown: Partial lockdown
Authorities place major cities in lockdown
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2020-06-07 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
double the capacity of provincial hospitals by July end to effectively cope with the growing number of COVID-19 patients
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2020-05-21 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
development of technical and operational guidelines, training of health care workers and academic programs
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2020-05-21 In Movement restrictions: Domestic travel restrictions
Domestic travel restrictions: 31 SMART LOCKDOWNS IN PLACE ACROSS PAKISTAN: NCOC
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2020-05-21 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
Surveillance: 31 SMART LOCKDOWNS IN PLACE ACROSS PAKISTAN: NCOC
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2020-05-21 Out Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
development projects for Korangi Fish Harbor.
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2020-05-20 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
COVID-19, G-20 DEBT RELIEF
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2020-05-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
6 million category-4 beneficiaries under Ehsaas Emergency Cash channeled through PM-COVID19 funds
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2020-05-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
in order to maximize the utility of these funds under the "Health" category in wake of COVID-19 Pandemic in the country
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2020-05-15 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
WEARING MASKS MADE MANDATORY AT PUBLIC PLACES
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2020-05-15 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
WEARING MASKS MADE MANDATORY AT PUBLIC PLACES; CAMPAIGN STARTS ACROSS MEDIA, NCOC TOLD
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2020-05-12 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
WE CARE CAMPAIGN TO BE LAUNCHED FOR THE PROTECTION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS
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2020-05-12 In Public health measures: General recommendations
National Guidelines for COVID-19 andPPEs + Guidelines for Holding National Assembly and senate of Pakistan Sessions in Wake of COVID-19 Outbreak
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2020-05-11 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
QUARANTINE PERIOD BEFORE TESTING FOR INBOUND AIR PASSENGERS REDUCED FROM 48 HOURS TO EARLIEST POSSIBLE. WEEKLY CAP FOR INBOUND PASSENGERS RAISED FROM 7,000-8,000 TO 11,000-12,000 NEW POLICY TO BRING BACK STRANDED PAKISTANIS
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2020-05-10 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
comprehensive disinfection policy to ensure sanitization of places at rational basis
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2020-05-10 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
post-quarantine policy outlined
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Pakistan’s first Urban Slum COVID-19 Response Programme. Public awareness and advocacy, access to preventive measures and WASH facilities, and rapid assessment of key challenges and issues of urban slums are among the key components of the initiative.
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2020-05-09 In Public health measures: General recommendations
Official guidelines for various scenarios
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2020-05-09 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Pakistan’s first Urban Slum COVID-19 Response Programme. Provision of income generation opportunities and capacity building are among the key components of the initiative.
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2020-05-06 In Public health measures: Requirement to wear protective gear in public
Guidelines for Wearing a Face Mask
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2020-05-02 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
A massive 1.2 trillion-rupee relief package announced by the Federal government will be distributed among all provinces without any discrimination
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2020-05-02 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
web portal for financial support of unemployed due to Covid-19
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2020-04-30 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
COVID19 Information and prevention guidelines in sign language for people with hearing impairment.
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2020-04-28 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
"Green Stimulus" package as part of Government’s efforts to extend green cover in the county and to create job opportunities for the youth of the country especially in the wake of COVID-19 crisis.
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2020-04-25 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Avoid congregations during Ramadan
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2020-04-23 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
US$ 595 MILLION PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN TO COMBAT COVID-19. emergency prevention, preparedness, response and relief and build health systems for a period of 9 months from April to December 2020.
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2020-04-10 In Public health measures: General recommendations
guidelines for old age persons to protect themselves & advice on how to assist them through this difficult time
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2020-04-09 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Ehsaas Emergency Cash program
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2020-04-04 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
extended the suspension of domestic and international flight operations in the country until April 21
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2020-03-31 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Preventive measures for industries and workers
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2020-03-31 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Health and safety of building and construction workers
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2020-03-31 In Social distancing: Closure of businesses and public services
Management of stores
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2020-03-29 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
borders would remain closed for another two weeks
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2020-03-28 In Public health measures: Other public health measures enforced
Cleaning & disinfecting environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities
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2020-03-27 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Zoning of hospitals
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2020-03-26 In Public health measures: Isolation and quarantine policies
Home quarantine/isolation
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2020-03-26 In Social distancing: Limit public gatherings
Social distancing
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2020-03-25 In Public health measures: Strengthening the public health system
Establishing quarantine facilities
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2020-03-25 In Public health measures: Testing policy
COVID-Priority testing
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2020-03-24 In Socio-economic measures: Limit product imports/exports
Limit product import/export: medical items
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2020-03-21 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
suspended all international flights until April 4
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2020-03-20 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Suspending operation of all international passenger, chartered and private flights to Pakistan, effective from 21st March 2020 (2000 hrs PST) to 4th April 2020 (2000 hrs PST).
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2020-03-20 Out Movement restrictions: Border closure 
open the Chaman-Spinboldak border & let trucks crossover into Afghanistan to to permit the entry of trucks carrying food and essential goods under the Afghan Transit Trade
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2020-03-19 In Movement restrictions: Surveillance and monitoring
A Mobile Application (Corona App) will be developed to deal with Coronavirus with the help of technology. The Application will be developed by National Information Technology Board (NITB). The Application will have location based services to detect coronavirus patient through radius alert… Strict action will be taken through district administration once complaint received through the App. The App will also be used to report social gathering.
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2020-03-19 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
"Prevention is better than a cure". PM Imran Khan invoked that cleanliness is part of their religious responsibility as well, and that people should take is seriously.
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2020-03-19 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
A Mobile Application (Corona App) will be developed to deal with Coronavirus with the help of technology. The Application will be developed by National Information Technology Board (NITB)… Moreover, public awareness videos, chatbot for public and activity alarm for giving reminder for washing hands, using sanitizer etc. will be made available in application
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2020-03-19 In Socio-economic measures: Economic measures
Economic intervention to safeguard national economy from adverse impacts of corona pandemic. This includes actively coordinating for necessary emergency funds to ward off negative impacts on industry.
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2020-03-18 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
COVID-19 test mandatory for int’l passengers
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2020-03-17 In Public health measures: Awareness campaigns
Daily radio talks featuring members of the government to talk about coronavirus
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
Pakistan shut all its schools
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2020-03-13 In Social distancing: Schools closure 
All schools closed until 5 of April
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2020-03-06 In Public health measures: Health screenings in airports and border crossings
All Points of Entry into the country are being manned by health personnel who are busy screening incoming travelers round the clock.
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2020-02-28 In Movement restrictions: Border closure 
Closed borders with Iran
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2020-02-28 In Movement restrictions: International flights suspension
Flights with Japan and China are suspended
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2020-02-24 In Public health measures: General recommendations
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2020-02-24 In Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival
Arriving passengers must complete health declaration forms
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2020-02-20 In Movement restrictions: Additional health/documents requirements upon arrival
All passengers arriving from China are being followed up by dedicated teams of doctors of NIH.
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2020-02-12 In Socio-economic measures: Emergency administrative structures activated or established
NIH released the National Action Plan for Preparedness & Response to Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19), which outlines emergency administrative structures. It includes what has already been done and what they plan to do, as of 12 February 2020.
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