The Cabinet Division has directed the authorities concerned to take steps so that people comply with the health guidelines including the all-time wearing of face masks to prevent the transmission of Covid-19 although the countrywide strict lockdown was relaxed ahead of holy Eid-ul-Azha.

The Cabinet Division issued the instruction through a letter in this regard on Wednesday (July 14).

All activities regarding the health guidelines including wearing of mask should be strictly followed in all situations although the previous restrictions were relaxed from midnight on July 14 to 6 am on July 23 in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus infections, it said.