PUNJAB ORDERS WEEKEND LOCKDOWN TO TACKLE SURGE IN COVID-19 CASES - The Daily Guardian https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/punjab-orders-weekend-lockdown-to-tackle-surge-in-covid-19-cases/ https://latest.thedailyguardian.com/others/punjab-orders-weekend-lockdown-to-tackle-surge-in-covid-19-cases/ April 27, 2021, 1:55 am In the wake of the catastrophic surge in Covid-19 cases across the country, the government of Punjab has ordered a weekend lockdown.

The state ordered a 6 pm to 5 am weekday curfew and a full weekend lockdown from Friday at 6 pm to Monday at 5 am, Chief Minister of Punjab Amarinder Singh said on Twitter.

“Urge you all to stay at home & step out only if absolutely necessary. Seek your full cooperation,” Punjab Chief Minister tweeted.

India recorded more than 350,000 new Covid-19 cases on Sunday, marking the fifth day in a row the country broke the world record for daily Covid-19 cases.

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