Punjab extends COVID restrictions till June 30, allows reopening of IELTS coaching centres

Punjab revised COVID guidelines: Punjab government led by Captain Amarinder Singh on Friday, June 25, 2021, extended the coronavirus-induced lockdown-like restrictions in the state till June 30 after reviewing the situation in the state. Punjab government issued a new set of guidelines and allowed the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) coaching institutes to reopen with the condition that their teachers, staff, and students have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. Also Read | ‘The Flying Sikh’ Milkha Singh passes away due to post-COVID complication Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh in a tweet said, “The present #Covid19 restrictions will continue till 30 June with additional relaxation only for IELTS & skill development coaching institutes who can now open provided their teachers, staff & students have had at least one vaccination. I urge all to have themselves vaccinated.” Also Read | Higher consumption of petrol and diesel can help govt cut fuel cess: ICRA

Here Punjab's revised COVID guidelines:

• The weekend curfew will continue on Sunday.
• The daily night curfew will continue from 8 pm to 5 am.
• Bars and pubs will continue to remain closed.
• Educational institutions will remain shut.
• Not more than 50 people will be allowed for weddings and cremations.

The announcement came on the day when Punjab registered 341 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking the total number of cases to 5,94,279 while only 12 COVID deaths were recorded on Friday. -PTC News