Six areas of Lahore placed under smart lockdown

LAHORE (92 News) - A smart lockdown has been imposed in six areas of Lahore after spiking coronavirus cases in the areas.

According to a notification issued by the Punjab Primary and Secondary Health Care Department, Bedian Road, Defence Phase III, and V, Faisal Town, Allama Iqbal Town and Manawan will be sealed for the next two weeks.

The entry and exit points of the locations have been sealed.

The timings for the shops are as follows:

Grocery stores, fruits and vegetable shops, and petrol pumps will be open from 9am to 7pm, seven days a week.

All medical services and pharmacies will remain open across the clock.

Milk and meat shops will be open from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week.

The order gives an exemption to government officials, judges, lawyers, court staff, health workers, law enforcement personnel, those in need of medical care, those going to buy groceries, and banks have been instructed to call in essential staff.