Pakistan

Punjab imposes micro smart lockdown in multiple areas of six cities

Micro smart lockdown imposed in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sialkot and other cities of Punjab to stem the spread of COVID-19

Web Desk
August 26, 2020
Punjab imposes micro smart lockdown in multiple areas of six cities
Notification says 33 areas in six cites of Punjab have been placed under the micro smart lockdown covering a population of 3,747. Photo: File

LAHORE: The Punjab government imposed a micro smart lockdown in various areas of six cities in the province on Wednesday, as authorities warned that complacency cannot be afforded despite the declining number of COVID-19 cases in the country.

According to the secretary for the provincial health department, Muhammad Usman, the micro smart lockdown has been imposed to stop the movement of people in the COVID-19 affected areas.

“Only the micro smart lockdown in the affected areas can stop more people from being infected by coronavirus,” said the secretary. He reminded the people that the coronavirus had not yet been eliminated and the disease can only be stopped by following precautionary measures.

According to the breakdown, 33 areas in the six cites have been placed under the micro smart lockdown covering a population of 3,747. The most number of people placed under the lockdown are Gujrat, while Lahore and Rawalpindi have the most number of areas placed under lockdown.

Following areas are placed in the lockdown in different cities:

Rawalpindi — eight areas under lockdown

Lahore — eight areas under lockdown

Gujrat — Six areas under lockdown

Sialkot — Five areas under lockdown

Gujranwala — Four areas under lockdown

Attock — Two areas under lockdown


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