Punjab CM Usman Buzadar. PHOTO: FILE
Amid the rising variety of coronavirus instances in Punjab, the provincial authorities have determined to shut all procuring malls, business facilities and vacationer websites for 2 days throughout the province.
Chief Minister Usman Buzdar, flanked by Well being Minister Yasmeen Rashid, introduced the choice whereas addressing a press convention in Lahore on Saturday.
“We want people to stay in their homes [for two days] because this is the only way we can stop the spread of coronavirus,” he mentioned.
Punjab has to this point reported 96 instances of COVID-19, taking the nationwide tally to over 600.
The choice which has been taken according to the social distancing measures will take impact from Saturday (right this moment), mentioned the Punjab CM.
Nonetheless, he clarified that the grocery shops, pharmacies and different important providers will stay open.
“The notification in this regard will be issued soon which will make the directives more clear,” he added.
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