Punjab government on Wednesday decided to impose a complete lockdown from May 8 to restrict public movement due to the consistent rise in novel coronavirus cases.
Provincial government took the decision during a session under the chair of Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid to mull over steps for curbing the coronavirus. It has been decided to restrict the public movement by imposing a ban on public transport and tourist spots across the province.
The provincial authorities will establish check post on the entrance and exit routes of the cities where police, Rangers and army troops will be deployed.