Coronavirus | Amid surge in cases, Punjab CM orders stricter curbs from today
The Hindu
Night curfew timings extended; closure of all bars, cinema halls, gyms, spas, coaching centres ordered
Amid surge in COVID-19 cases, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered stricter restrictions beginning April 20, including extension of night curfew timings (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.) and closure of all bars, cinema halls, gyms, spas, coaching centres and sports complexes. Restaurants and hotels will be open only for takeaway and home delivery from Monday to Saturday. Gatherings of more than 20 persons, including for weddings and cremations, have also been banned across the State and prior approval of the district administration is needed for all gatherings of more than 10 persons, except for cremation. The new restrictions, which also include closure of all malls, shops and markets on Sunday, coupled with the ones imposed earlier, will remain in effect till April 30, the Chief Minister announced. He directed the police department to strictly enforce the restrictions, taking the support of civil society organisations wherever needed. All weekly markets have been ordered to close.
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