–356 new coronavirus cases, 11 more deaths recorded in 24 hoursLAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday decided to further ease the lockdown by giving permission to reopen shopping malls and resuming public transport across the province amid the coronavirus outbreak. The provincial government also allowed automobile industries’ production units to operate seven days a week. Punjab Industries and Trade Minister Mian Aslam Iqbal said that standard operating procedures (SOPs) have been prepared that will be presented to Chief Minister Usman Buzdar in a meeting. He said that malls should ensure usage of thermal gun for checking temperatures, hand sanitizers and masks by all customers, staffers and shopkeepers. At least 356 new coronavirus cases have emerged in Punjab, taking the provincial tally to 13,914, according to the Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department.

Source: Pakistan Today May 15, 2020 15:11 UTC