Punjab extends COVID-19 curbs till July 10 amid Delta Plus fears, allows bars and pubs to reopen from July 1

Punjab had on Monday recorded 271 fresh COVID-19 cases that took its infection tally to 5,95,136 while 18 more fatalities pushed the death toll to 16,011, according to a medical bulletin.

NEW DELHI: The Punjab government on Tuesday extended the COVID-19 curbs till July 10 as more cases of the deadly Delta plus variant were reported across the state. However, the Capt. Amarinder Singh government also announced certain relaxations, including the opening of bars, pubs and 'ahatas' at 50% capacity, beginning July 1 “With cases of Delhi Plus variant coming to light, Punjab CM Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered the extension of COVID restrictions till July 10, with certain more relaxations, including the opening of bars, pubs and 'ahatas' at 50% capacity, beginning July 1,” a statement issued by the Punjab Chief Minister's Office said.