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Punjab govt imposes lockdown in five districts

The Punjab government has forced lockdown in five regions of the province till 22 September. Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch has declared lockdown limitations in five districts of Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, and Gujrat, due to high Covid-19 positivity rate. Secretary health said, “Business centers in this district will … Read more

Coronavirus: 2,253 new cases reported, lockdown imposed in Punjab

Coronavirus

The third wave of coronavirus pandemic has entered Pakistan. Consequently, the lockdown has been imposed in seven cities in Punjab from today (Monday). As per the details, the lockdown has been imposed in cities including f Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Multan, Gujranwala, and Gujrat. An official notification has been issued by the Punjab Primary and … Read more

More Areas of Punjab to be put under smart lockdown

Punjab Lockdown

The Government of Punjab on Saturday announced to put more areas of the province under smart lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus. According to the details, the government notified imposition of smart lockdown in several areas of provincial capital city Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, and Hafizabad. The government has announced a lockdown in those … Read more

Lockdown Imposed in Punjab till August 5

Punjab Lockdown

The government of Punjab has imposed a ‘smart lockdown’ in the province, effective till August 5, in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus during Eid ul Azha. According to the details, this step comes as Punjab reported zero deaths for the first time in two months. According to a notification issued by … Read more

Punjab Government extended Lockdown till July 30

Punjab

The Punjab government has extended the lockdown in the province by 15 days till July 30 amid the outbreak of novel coronavirus. Educational institutions, hotels, and wedding halls will remain closed until July 30, 2020. According to the notification, the ban on public gatherings will also remain in place. Secretary Primary and Secondary Health Care … Read more

Twitter slams Yasmin Rashid for considering Lahoris solely responsible for virus spread

Dr Yasmin Rashid

Pakistanis on Twitter slams Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid’s remarks when she referred to the people of Lahore as being ‘ignorant‘ about the dangers of COVID-19. Speaking on a programme at a private TV channel, Dr Yasmin Rashid said, “Sometimes I think Lahoris [feel they] are a special creation of God who are never … Read more