Following the rapid increase in Coronavirus cases across the country, the Punjab government has on Wednesday imposed smart lockdown in various parts of the city.
According to a notification issued by the provincial government, various localities of Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Bhakkar and other cities have been placed under smart lockdown. The Punjab government imposed smart lockdown in COVID-19 hotspots to curb the spread of second wave of novel Coronavirus.
In Lahore, the smart lockdown has been imposed in Valencia Town, Paragon city, Johar Town, DHA and other areas.
Multan’s Jalilabad, Gulgasht Colony, Garden Town, Khan Village Housing Society and other areas have been placed under the mart lockdwon.
In Bahawalpur, Hashmi Garden, Model Town, Satellite Town, New Sadiq Colony and other areas have been sealed.
Schools, mosques, shopping centers, parks etc will remain closed in the areas.
However, essential commodities and supplies like pharmacy, ration, drinking water and medical emergency, will be exempted from the lockdown restrictions.