Amarinder orders extension of restrictions to June 15 with certain relaxations
The Hindu
Case positivity declines to 3.2% and active cases coming down
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday ordered extension of COVID restrictions to June 15 with certain relaxations, including opening of shops till 6 p.m. and private offices to function at 50% strength. Night curfew will remain in force from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturdays, but regular weekend curfew will continue on Sundays, he said. With case positivity declining to 3.2% and active cases also coming down, gatherings up to 20 people are allowed at weddings and cremations. Entry restrictions (negative COVID test-vaccination) on arrivals in the State have also been done away with.
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