Punjab removes all Covid-19 restrictions across the state - The new order comes amid a continued decline in cases in the state with Punjab around witnessing between 30 to 50 fresh cases every day.
Punjab extends all COVID-19 restrictions till May 31 as cases surge, check details
The curbs were earlier set to expire on May 17 but have been extended by two weeks.
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Updated: May 16, 2021, 05:52 PM IST
With Punjab continuing to report high Covid positivity, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Sunday ordered extension of all the existing restrictions up to May 31, with directions for strict enforcement of all curbs.
The curbs were earlier set to expire on May 17 but have been extended by two weeks.
The Deputy Commissioners will continue to determine the opening of shops in a staggered manner and enforce other restrictions to check the spread of Covid, especially in rural areas, Amarinder Singh said, adding that they can also make suitable amendments based on local condition as long as these do not dilute the state s overall restrictions.
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Punjab on Sunday imposed new restrictions to curb the spread of coronavirus.
These new restrictions, in addition to the earlier ones, will remain in effect till May 15.
Punjab on Sunday witnessed its record single-day spike of 157 COVID-19 fatalities and 7,327 new cases.
New Delhi: On a day when Punjab witnessed its record single-day spike of 157 COVID-19 fatalities and 7,327 new cases, the state government on Sunday (May 2, 2021) imposed new restrictions to curb the spread of the virus.
The Amarinder Singh-led government announced that not more than two persons can now travel in a car and that the government offices will function with 50 per cent staff strength.