Covid-19 restrictions in Punjab extended; Schools to open for physical classes
Amid a decline in coronavirus cases in Punjab, the State Government on Friday announced the extension of Covid-19 restrictions in the state.
The Covid-19 restrictions in Punjab have been extended from February 26 to March 25. Meanwhile, the wearing of masks by all persons in public places, including workplaces etc, will be mandatory and must be strictly observed and enforced.
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Social distancing i.e minimum of 6 feet distance for all the activities shall always be maintained.
All educational institutions, including Universities, Colleges (including Medical and Nursing Colleges), Schools, Polytechnics, ITIS, Coaching Institutions, Libraries, and Training Institutes (whether Government or Private) are allowed to open for physical classes while adopting requisite social distancing norms, regular sanitisation, and Covid-19 appropriate behavioral norms.
Concerned institutions may advise all the students of age group more than 15 years to have at least the first dose of Covid vaccination while attending physical classes. Students will have the option to attend online classes.
Principle of No Mask-No Service No Service shall be provided in Government or private offices to the persons not wearing proper masks. The district authorities may impose additional restrictions as deemed necessary, based on their assessment of the situation, but they will not dilute the above restrictions.
Coronavirus cases in Punjab continue to maintain the declining trend in the state.
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-PTC News
