Reopening of small-scale stores in Pakistan Concerns about economic downturn due to new Corona 4:45 on May 10
In Asia and Africa, even though the spread of the new coronavirus has not subsided, some countries have been forced to ease restrictions on economic activities due to their serious economic impact. The Government of Pakistan relaxed the restrictions on the 9th, saying that there is growing concern over the economic downturn, and small shops and business establishments have resumed operations.
In Pakistan, measures for restricting economic activities have been continued since late March as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, but there are growing concerns about the economic downturn, such as business closures for small and medium-sized enterprises due to store closures and factory closures. ..
As a result, the government decided to gradually relax restrictions from the 9th, and small-scale shops and business establishments can resume operations except for large-scale commercial facilities.
When operating, it is necessary to take measures to prevent infections, and at the men's clothing store in Islamabad, the masked clerk sterilizes the hands of customers at the entrance and limits the number of people who can enter. It was
A man who runs the store said, "I am happy that the customer finally came back and customers came. I would like to take thorough measures against infection."
In Pakistan, the number of infected people exceeds 27,000, and it is not possible to stop the spread of infection, but employment problems such as the increase in the number of unemployed have come to the fore, so priority is given to restarting economic activities, There is also concern about whether it will spread further.