With certain relaxation Punjab government on Monday extended the coronavirus restrictions till June 15, according to a statement from the Chief Minister’s Office.
What will be open:
Shops will be allowed to open till 6 pm and private offices are also allowed to function at 50% strength.
Recruitment exams will be allowed to be held subject to adherence to social distancing and other Covid-19 appropriate norms. Online mode should be preferred.
Sports training for national and international events has also been permitted and the Department of Sports and Youth affairs has been asked to issue the necessary instructions and guidelines, which shall have to be strictly adhered to.
Nght curfew will remain in force
However night curfew will remain in force from 7 pm-6 am on weekdays but the regular curfew will continue on Sundays.
The ongoing lockdown was scheduled to end on June 10, however, it has been extended till June 15 after the govt’s new order.
The announcement has come on the heels of the corruption allegations that have hit the Captain Amarinder Singh-led Congress government in Punjab.
COVID-19 situation in Punjab
According to the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab on Monday reported 2,294 new COVID-19 cases with 3,790 recoveries and 67 deaths. The total active cases of the state remain at 22,160 with 5,42,324 total recoveries and 15,076 deaths.