COVID-19 News

AJK government announces lockdown for 3 weeks

Azad Jammu and Kashmir’s government on Monday announced a complete lockdown AJK starting midnight for the next three weeks to tackle the spread of COVID-19.

According to the statement released by PM Raja Farooq Haider Khan, “all the shopping malls, public transport, public places and tourist spots will remain closed for three weeks.”

In a video message, the premier said, “All the educational institutions will also remain closed”.

“Vegetable, milk, meat, fruit shops and medical stores will remain open during the lockdown,” he added.

Read more: DG ISPR urges people to follow the health advisory to tackle spread of COVID-19

He said that the move was taken to ensure social distancing in the state to prevent the emergence of new cases.

The premier, however, also clarified that this is not a curfew but a precautionary step to stop the spread of the virus.

Samra Mazhar

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