Pakistan, May 5 -- The provincial government has decided to impose a complete lockdown in all over Punjab from May 8 to May 16 due to the increasing number of coronavirus cases.

Chairing a meeting in Lahore, Punjab Minister for Health Dr Yasmin Rashid said that all activities will be banned in the province on the designated dates, while public transport will be suspended and all recreational spots will also remain closed.

The government decided to set up checkpoints at all entry and exit points of the provincial capital, where police, paramilitary forces and army personnel will be deployed to monitor the situation. Dr Yasmin Rashid said that the next 20 days are crucial in order to control the coronavirus situation in the province.

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