Punjab government today extended the lockdown in the state till 10 June. Earlier the Punjab government decided to continue with all existing COVID restrictions in the state till May 31, amid a high positivity and fatality rate due to the disease. The Punjab government also allowed the resumption of elective surgeries and OPD in hospitals. The CM directed the Health and Medical Education Departments to continue strengthening the Covid care infrastructure to deal with a possible third wave of the pandemic. All mid-level IAS/PCS transfers in all departments should be put on hold till the Covid crisis continues, directed the CM.

Source: Mint May 27, 2021 11:14 UTC