Punjab govt decides to ensure strict lockdown implementation
Last updated on: 11 April,2020 07:21 pm
It was agreed upon to ensure effective implementation of lockdown in the province
LAHORE (Dunya News) - In Punjab, it has been decided that efforts to control the coronavirus and treating patients will be intensified while ensuring strict implementation of lockdown in the province.
According to details, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a special meeting attended by Corps Commander Lahore Lt Gen Majid Ehsan, DG Rangers Punjab Maj Gen Aamir Majeed, Chief Secretary Punjab Azam Suleman and Inspector General (IG) Shoaib Dastagir.
During the meeting, the situation of the province and safety measures against coronavirus were reviewed while arrangements to treat the affected patients were also reviewed.
During the meeting, attendee’s paid tribute to Pak army, Rangers, Policemen, Doctors and Paramedical staff for their services. On this occasion, Corps Commander Lahore Lt Gen Majid Ehsan assured full cooperation on security measures and other matters.
During the meeting, it was decided to intensify efforts to control the virus and treat the patients, while it was agreed upon to ensure effective implementation of lockdown in the province.
It was decided during the meeting that steps would be taken to deal with the coronavirus while further extension of the lockdown and suggestions in this regard were reviewed.
It was further decided during the meeting that the coronavirus affected areas would be kept sealed until they are declared ‘cleared’ and no violation of section 144 would be tolerated, resulting in legal action against the violators.
Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar said that Punjab currently has the capacity to conduct 3100 coronavirus tests daily.
Sardar Usman Bazdar also said that a procurement target of 4.5 million metric tonnes of wheat has been set this year and there is ample stock of wheat in the province. He said that wheat harvesting has begun in the province and wheat will be purchased at Rs 1,400 per kg from the farmers.
He further said that protective measures are being taken for doctors and medical staff in hospitals. The Financial Assistance Program for the Relief of the Poor has begun and 12 thousand rupees will be provided to the deserving people in Punjab, he added.