Trails and parks in Islamabad that had been shut down to control the spread of COVID-19 have now been opened up for the public but with strict SOPs in place.
According to a notification issued by the district administration of the city, hiking trails are to be reopened for the public under social distancing rules. Sports grounds will remain closed.
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According to the order, residents can hike while strictly following the rules of social distancing. A six feet distance has to be maintained between people at all times.
Residents are happy over the decision and said everyone could protect themselves from the virus if social distancing is practised in daily life.
The notification held the Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation and the environment directorate responsible for ensuring government SOPs are followed.