Local police cordoned off coronavirus infected areas in Murghuz and Zaida towns of Swabi district and urged the people to stay at their homes. District Police Officer (DPO) Swabi, Imran Shahid told media that these areas were locked down in order to prevent spread of the virus.
Public transport has been suspended from all sides to these areas while directives were issued for evacuation of sick and vulnerable people from homes. Police personnel on duty have been granted coronavirus protective suits.