LAHORE: Punjab government has clamped a lock down in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and Faisalabad to rein in rising cases of corona virus.
A notification in this regard has been issued. The notification said , the lockdown imposed from Tuesday, August 3 will continue till August 31.
Following the review of deteriorating situation of COVID-19 across the country the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has taken decision to re-clamp restrictions in the country.
According to the Punjab government’s notification, market/business activities will be allowed to operate till 08:00 pm.
Pharmacies/Medical stores, medical facilities and vaccination centers, petrol pumps, tandoors, bakeries, milk/dairy shops, food (24 hours a day). Takeaways and e-commerce/Courier/Postal services and utility services (Electricity, Natural Gas, Internet, Cellular Networks/Telecom, Call Centers, Media). Auto workshops, Oil Depots and all Kinds of Mandis including grain, fruit, cattle and vegetable mandis however has been granted exemption from the restrictions. .
All business and commercial activities will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays. These days will be closed days.
Pharmacies/Medical stores, Medical Facilities and Vaccination Centers, Petrol Pumps. Tandoors, Bakeries, Grocery / Karyana stores, Milk / Dairy Shops, Sweet Shops. Vegetable / Fruit Shops, Chicken / Meot Shops, Food (24 hours a i. Takeaways and E-commerce / Courier / Postal day) Services & Utility Services (Electricity, Natural Gas, Internet, Cellular Networks / Telecom, Coll Centers. Media). Auto workshops. Oil Depots and all kinds of mandis including grain, fruit, cattle and vegetable mandis have been exempted from closed days of Saturdays and Sundays.
Indoor dining has been banned however, outdoor dining has been allowed till 10pm. Takeaway service will continue to be provided by restaurants round the clock.
Ban has been imposed on indoor weddings from . August 8, 2021 while outdoor weddings have been allowed with maximum 400 guests. Outdoor weddings will be allowed till 10:00pm.
Complete closure of shrines in the cities has also been ordered. Cinemas will also remain closed. .