Punjab govt to impose lockdown in several areas of Lahore after cases spike.

LAHORE -- In an attempt to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, the provincial government of Punjab on Monday announced a complete lockdown of two weeks in several areas of Lahore.

Speaking at a press conference, Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said the provincial government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in some areas of Lahore due to rising coronavirus cases being reported from the city. The health minister added that the areas will be under lockdown from midnight Monday.

The provincial health minister further said the areas that will experience a complete lockdown for two weeks include Shadbagh, Allama Iqbal Town, Muzang, Harbanspura, Wallad City, Cantt, Shahdhara and Nishter Town. She further said food stores and pharmacies are to remain open in these areas.

Dr. Yasmin Rashid urged people to follow the government's announced standard operating procedures...