Covid-19: More curbs in Jalandhar, Patiala, Ludhiana

CHANDIGARH: In the wake of alarming rise in Covid-19 cases, Punjab government has imposed additional restrictions in Jalandhar, Ludhiana and Patiala from August 18 till further orders.
A government spokesperson said it was felt necessary to impose additional restrictions on certain activities in all cities of the state and accordingly additional restrictions had been imposed within municipal limits. He added movement of individuals for all non-essential activities shall remain prohibited from 9pm to 5am in these areas.
But, essential activities like operation of multiple shifts, movement of persons and goods on national and state highways and unloading of cargo and travel of persons to their destinations after disembarking from buses, trains and aeroplanes would be permitted. Similarly, all industries running into two-three shifts would remain open. He added restaurants, hotels and other hospitality units would remain open till 8.30pm. Apart from this, shops and shopping malls would remain open till 8 pm.