COVID-19: Punjab Govt Orders Lockdown On Weekends, Public Holidays

CHANDIGARH (Punjab): Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered lockdown on the weekends and public holidays, with movement to be restricted to e-passes holders. All citizens, except medical staff and essential service providers will be required to download e-passes from the COVA app.

To prevent community spread of #Covid19 in Punjab, in today’s review meeting we have decided to
1 – Have restricted movement over weekend & holidays. Industries will be exempted.
2 – Stronger vigilance on people coming from other states with strict home quarantine for all. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Qv9TA5VanL

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 11, 2020

3 – Police to ensure no public gathering beyond permitted limits.
4 – Strict enforcement on wearing of masks and social distancing.
We are closely monitoring the situation & if required, I will not hesitate to take stronger measures in your interest. (2/2) pic.twitter.com/5CyeBV6ikR

— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 11, 2020

Chief Minister issued these directions at a Video Conference meeting to review the pandemic situation and the state’s preparedness to handle further spread.

Industries, however, will be allowed to function normally on all days. Chief Minister has asked DGP Dinkar Gupta to ensure strict implementation of these directives to prevent the gathering of large crowds.

The Chief Minister also asked medical and health experts to consider the imposition of strict conditions, including mandatory testing certification, for entrants from Delhi, where Corona cases are rising sharply.

On average, 500-800 vehicles come to Punjab from the national capital every day.

from League of India