CM Punjab reviews pandemic situation

During the meeting, Buzdar considered further extending the lockdown

LAHORE: A high-level meeting was held under the chair of Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar at CM’s office on Saturday to review the coronavirus pandemic situation in the province, preventive measures and the arrangements made for the treatment of corona affected patients.

It was decided in the meeting to further accelerate the pace of efforts being made to deal with the coronavirus outbreak and provision of best treatment facilities to the corona affected patients.

The meeting expressed its consensus over strict implementation over the prevailing lockdown in Punjab. It was decided that the measures taken to cope with Covid-19 will constantly continue.

It was also considered to further extend the lockdown and various suggestions were reviewed in this regard. It was further decided that the affected areas will be sealed until their clearance. Violation of Section 144 will not be tolerated at any cost.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 12^th, 2020.