ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services has asked the people to strictly follow the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to prevent the spread of disease in the country. According to a report quoting an official of the ministry, due to negligence of citizens in the implementation of SOPS, there are reports of an increase of coronavirus cases in some cities including the federal capital. The official said the government is once again taking strict measures to mitigate the spread of coronavirus infection in the country. He said with the increase in the number of coronavirus infections, the number of patients in the hospitals has also increased.