LAHORE – Commissioner Lahore Tuesday hinted at imposing a curfew in thePunjab capital if the situation arising out of the coronavirus pandemicfurther deteriorates.

Speaking with media reporters along with other associates in Lahore, theCommissioner said city-wide curfew may be imposed if the government willhave no option to stern the spread of novel disease.

If the situation further deteriorates, the district administration has manyoptions including a curfew. Captain retd Usman was flanked by juniorofficials other than CCPO Lahore and Pakistan Army officers.

He mentioned that we had issued the notification for the closure of marketsafter 6 pm. Joint teams will hold flag march in the metropolis to ensurethe time restrictions, he added.

The district administration head highlighted that the health system isunder immense pressure and appealed to the masses to follow the coronavirussafety SOPs strictly. Adding that, the deadly virus can only be controlledwith the cooperation of the people.

He further mentioned that 50 percent of staff in offices will be allowed onoffice premises, while companies that are found violating the order willface legal action.

CCPO in the presser said anyone who does not wear a mask will go to jail,adding that those who say “there is no corona” will also be thrown behindbars.