Punjab CM orders strict enforcement of mask-wearing rule at public places
Action would be taken against business houses found violating the SOPs
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LAHORE:
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has ordered strict enforcement of the mask-wearing condition at public places in the province.
He was presiding over a meeting on Covid-19 situation in the province on Saturday. He said that condition of wearing masks should strictly be implemented in markets, bazaars and parks and action should be taken against violators. The CM added that protecting lives of citizens was the top priority of the government and wearing masks was essential for safety of citizens when they leave their homes.
He commented that no stone would be left unturned for treatment of coronavirus affected patients. Beds, ventilators and necessary medicines were available in the public sector hospitals in Punjab. “The government had allowed the coronavirus affected patients to isolate themselves in their homes. Controlling the spread of the disease was our collective responsibility.”
The government would continue taking necessary steps constantly for safeguarding people, he maintained.
He elaborated that opening of business was subject to implementation of SOPs. “Action would be taken against business houses found violating the SOPs.”
Published in The Express Tribune, June 7th, 2020.
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has ordered strict enforcement of the mask-wearing condition at public places in the province.
He was presiding over a meeting on Covid-19 situation in the province on Saturday. He said that condition of wearing masks should strictly be implemented in markets, bazaars and parks and action should be taken against violators. The CM added that protecting lives of citizens was the top priority of the government and wearing masks was essential for safety of citizens when they leave their homes.
He commented that no stone would be left unturned for treatment of coronavirus affected patients. Beds, ventilators and necessary medicines were available in the public sector hospitals in Punjab. “The government had allowed the coronavirus affected patients to isolate themselves in their homes. Controlling the spread of the disease was our collective responsibility.”
The government would continue taking necessary steps constantly for safeguarding people, he maintained.
He elaborated that opening of business was subject to implementation of SOPs. “Action would be taken against business houses found violating the SOPs.”
Published in The Express Tribune, June 7th, 2020.