Lahore, 1st July: Punjab has extended the ‘smart’ lockdown till July 15 in Lahore. According to Baaghi TV, the smart lockdown imposed in selected areas of Lahore has been extended till the 15th of July in order to curb the spread of coronavirus. A notification has been issued on Tuesday by the Punjab government’s Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department for the extension of the lockdown. COVID-19 patients found to have lost sense of smell, taste According to the notification, the government of Punjab “is pleased to extend the applicability of the order dated 15.06.2020 till 12:00 am to Wednesday, 15.07.2020 unless modified otherwise”. Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Secretary Capt (r) Muhammad Usman said the notification will be effective immediately and will be applicable for areas identified in the June 15 order. These specified areas include Shahdrah, Mazang, Shad Bagh, Harbanspura, Old Lahore, Nishtar Town, Cantt, Allama Iqbal Town, and Gulberg. CAA releases new guidelines amid COVID-19 The following restrictions/exemptions have been notified: Educational institutions, wedding halls, restaurants, parks and cinema halls will remain closed Gathering for social, religious or sports activities will not be allowed All business locations will be open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 7 … Continue reading Smart lockdown extended in Punjab