Punjab government has decided to keep all markets and shopping malls closed for eight days in order to contain spread of coronavirus pandemic.

According to details, in an effort to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Punjab government has decided to keep all markets closed till August 5

The decision, was taken in a meeting Punjab’s cabinet meeting to review the measures against the COVID-19 pandemic ahead of Eidul Azha, will be effective from 12:00 am midnight.

The Punjab government had earlier imposed smart lockdown on COVID-19 hotspots in four cities of the province.

Government officials maintained that shopping activities in the markets before Eidul Azha could cause the spread of the coronavirus so it has been decided in the larger public interest to enforce smart lockdown on the eve of the upcoming religious festival.