Punjab Covid Death Latest News: The first Covid-19 death in Punjab after a span of nearly eight months has been reported, as a 60-year-old woman from Sherpur village in Hoshiarpur succumbed to the virus in a private hospital in Jalandhar. The woman, who also had diabetes, had sought medical attention due to a high fever and difficulty breathing.
Punjab Coronavirus Updates: With a surge in Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government has appealed for the use of masks as part of efforts to curb the spread of the virus. The Health Department, in an advisory issued on Friday, appealed to the public to prioritize mask-wearing and avoid crowded places.
Punjab Covid-19 Guidelines: All private offices have been told to work from home only (File)
New Delhi:
Those entering Punjab via air, rail or road are required to furnish a Covid negative report, cinema halls, bars and gymnasiums are to be shut and no dine-in is allowed in restaurants as part of added curbs announced in the state on Sunday amid rising COVID-19 cases and fatalities.
These restrictions, in addition to the earlier ones, will remain in effect till May 15, according to the Punjab Home Department s directive to all deputy commissioners and district police chiefs.
Punjab is among the worst-hit states in the second wave of the pandemic. On Saturday, it registered 7,041 fresh COVID-19 cases, the highest in a day, bringing the infection count to 3,77,990, while 138 more fatalities took the total count to 9,160.
Punjab imposes night curfew, shuts bars, gyms and coaching centres | Details
Punjab imposes night curfew, shuts bars, gyms and coaching centres | Details
The Punjab government has announced a fresh set of curbs to control the spike in daily Covid-19 tally.
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Punjab govt has imposed night curfew across the state (Image for representation: Reuters)
The Punjab government on Monday announced a fresh set of restrictions to curb the spread of Covid-19 in the state. As per the new guidelines, there will be a
night curfew across the state from 8 PM to 5 AM; all
coaching institutes, gyms, spas, sports complexes, bars and cinema halls will remain shut till April 30 and restaurants and hotels will open
Punjab imposes night curfew to check COVID surge; coaching centres, gyms, bars, cinemas shut till April 30
Punjab CM Amarinder Singh urged people in the state eligible for vaccination against COVID-19 to get the shot and follow all necessary safety protocols
BusinessToday.In | April 19, 2021 | Updated 18:55 IST
Punjab has announced a slew of new measures to check the spread of coronavirus cases in the state. After a meeting with experts, Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said his government has decided to impose night curfew throughout the state from 8 PM to 5 AM. He did not mention a date for lifting the night curfew, which means it will remain into effect till next notice.