COVID-19: Smart lockdown imposed in 15 areas of Lahore till May 7

LAHORE (92 News) - Following to the rapidly increasing the coronavirus cases across Lahore, the authorities have imposed a smart lockdown targeting 15 areas of the provincial capital on Sunday.

According to a notification issued by Punjab’s Primary and Secondary Health Care Department, the smart lockdown will remain intact in the localities until May 7.

Various areas of Allama Iqbal Town, Aziz Bhatti, Gulberg Town, Data Ganj Bakhsh and Lahore Cantt have been put under the smart lockdown.

As per the SOPs issued by authorities, business centres in Punjab will be closed at 6pm while Saturdays and Sundays will be holidays where businesses will remain shuttered.

In addition, amusement parks, cinema halls, sports events, cultural festivals, and gatherings will be completely banned during the lockdown.

On the other hand, the smart lockdown in various parts of Punjab has been extended till May 17.