Govt issues guidelines for Eid-ul-Azha to avert spread of COVID-19

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July 10, 2020

People urged to minimise travel during Eid as it is likely to fall in the peak period of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan

People have been urged to minimise travel during Eid as it is likely to fall in the peak period of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan. Photo: Geo.Tv/File

The government on Friday issued detailed guidelines for mitigation of person-to-person transmission of COVID-19 during the period of Eid-ul-Azha — a time when a surge of cases is expected if precautionary measures are not ensured.

According to the official document, directions are issued for the general public, buyers or sellers of animals, and local administration, regarding social distancing, slaughter of animals, and Eid prayers.

The authorities have strictly instructed people to minimise travel during the Eid holidays as it is likely to fall in the peak period of the COVID-19 outbreak in Pakistan.

"Social visits at Eid and general family get-togethers should be avoided. Eid shopping should only be restricted to minimal essentials and crowding in markets is not advisable. The tradition of Eid embracing is likely to increase transmission so it should be avoided this Eid," read the official document.

Social distancing at animal markets

The authorities have issued specific guidelines for social distancing at animal markets for local authorities, animal vendors/sellers, and customers who will be visiting markets for purchasing animals.

Local authorities:

Animal vendors:

Customers:

Slaughter of animals

The authorities have also issued general guidelines for the slaughtering of animals.

General preventive measures for Eid prayers



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