Punjab imposes lockdown in five districts owing to high Covid positivity rate.

LAHORE -- Punjab government on Wednesday imposed lockdown in five districts of the province till September 22.

Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Secretary Imran Sikandar Baloch has announced lockdown restrictions in five districts of Punjab, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha and Gujrat, owing to high Covid-19 positivity rate. 'Business centres in these district will be closed by 8:00pm in night, while Friday and Saturday will be two weekly off days in these districts,' Secretary Health said.

'Indoor dining will be banned under the Covid-19 SOPs, while outdoor dining will be allowed upto 11:59 in night,' health secretary...

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