Times of Islamabad

Smart Lockdown to be imposed in wake of Coronavirus second wave

Smart Lockdown to be imposed in wake of Coronavirus second wave

LAHORE – The Punjab government has decided to impose smart lockdown in wakeof the rising coronavirus cases after the second wave of the novel virushas hit the province.

In a statement, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said thatsmart lockdown would be imposed in the areas where coronavirus casesreported.

He said the decision for closing the markets at 10 pm had been taken withconsultation and more strict measures could be taken in case of notfollowing the SOPs in Bazaars and markets.

The chief minister warned that due to violation of the coronavirus SOPs,the number of patients are increasing day by day.

He urged the masses to follow the health protocols and precautionarymeasures to save lives.