The National Command and Control Centre (NCOC) has decided to allow cattle markets to function between 6 am to 7 pm.
According to reports, the decision was taken in a meeting held in Lahore by Federal Minister for Planning and NCOC chief Asad Umar.
“The movement of cattle and people between villages and cities increases the risk of the virus spreading,” said the minister, adding that better management of livestock markets was essential to prevent its spread.
He told that about 700 cattle markets had been set-up across the country. However, the size of the markets will be small and the number of people visiting it at time will be controlled.
The meeting reviewed the management of cattle markets and standard operating procedures (SOPs), which have been given to all relevant departments.
No cattle markets will be allowed inside cities. Wearing masks inside the market was made compulsory and all the visitors will be screened at the entrance. Children and the elderly won’t be allowed to come to the cattle markets.
