Lahore (HRNW) All the areas in Lahore with a high density of coronavirus patients will be closed down for the next two weeks starting midnight tomorrow (Tuesday), Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said.
These areas include Shahdara, the walled city, Harbans Pura, Nishtar Town, Cantt, Mozang and parts of Allama Iqbal Town.
They will be closed down for two weeks. Pharmacies, grocery stores and tandoors in these areas will remain open so that residents can easily purchase necessities.
In a media briefing on Monday, Rashid said that the action was taken after the number of cases in the city spiked. Nearly 300 cases have been recorded in these areas.
“We will observe the results of the lockdown after two weeks and make further decisions,” she said.
The minister said that in case there of emergency, residents can call at the helpline numbers given by the government. For ambulance services, residents can call 1122. For other emergency services, you can call 04299211136-37-38.
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