Staff Reporter
Lahore
The Punjab government on Thursday banned all inter-provincial public transport heading towards Sindh as a precautionary measure to limit the spread of coronavirus, which has claimed two lives and affected over 300 people in the country.
“In view of preventive measures to be adopted for containment of coronavirus, it has been decided to immediately stop all inter-provincial public transport heading towards Sindh in the larger public interest till further orders,” said the notification issued by Punjab Provincial Transport Authority.
The entry of tourists and visitors to recreational spots including tourism in Murree and other places has been suspended while shopping malls will be closed at 10:00pm. Only general stores, pharmacies and factories will remain open.
