Punjab issues guidelines for lockdown 5.0, from June 1 to June 30

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 31

Following the Centre’s guidelines on lockdown 5.0, Punjab, in detailed guidelines, issued on Sunday said there would be no restriction on inter-state movement of persons by train, road or rail.

But it would be subject to the inward passengers following SOP of the health department and get self-generated e-pass through Punjab COVA app.

Effective from June 1 to June 30, the guidelines for inter-state movement of passenger vehicles would be permitted against self-generated e-pass.

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Punjab to open markets, barber, liquor shops, spas from Monday subject to SOP

Before allowing opening of religious places, malls and restaurants from June 8, Punjab would take an on-ground assessment and issue standard operating procedure (SOP) for opening of these places outside the containment zones.

Experts have advised the state authorities against the opening of the hospitality industry and malls at this juncture, when fear of community spread is looming large over the state.

The movement of individuals, for all non-essential activities in Punjab, would remain restricted during the night curfew from 9 pm to 5 am, revising the previous timings of 7 pm to 7 am. However, all type of shops would be allowed to remain open from 7 am to 7 pm and liquor vends from 8 am to 8 pm.

Regarding the Centre’s decision to lift the restriction on permission/e-permit required for inter-state movement of persons and goods, state authorities said the protocol on screening of those entering the state by train, road or air would remain in place as those entering the state had led to spike in cases in recent past.

Besides, the government and private offices would be allowed to open as per the required strength without any restriction, subject to  compliance of social distancing and wearing of masks at all times.

However, restrictions on persons allowed at marriage related gatherings or funeral would remain in force.

Prohibited activities

(i) Cinema halls, gymnasiums, swimming pools, entertainment parks, theatres, bars, auditoriums, assembly hall; and similar places.

(ii) Social, political, sports, entertainment, academic, cultural, religious functions and other large congregations. (iii) Spitting in public places (iv) Consumption of liquor, pan, gutka, tobacco, etc., in public places is prohibited. However, there will be no restriction on their sale.

Restricted activities

(i) Marriage related gatherings — Number of guests not to exceed 50. (ii) Funeral/last rites — Number of persons not to exceed 20.