Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh on Tuesday announced that the State would follow complete curfew or lockdown till May 3, in line with the extension in the national lockdown.At the same time, he assured all the political parties in the State of aggressive measures, including large-scale testing, in continuing war against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Appreciating the support extended by all political parties to the State Government, the Chief Minister urged them to unitedly fight the battle against COVID-19, rising above political considerations. The state government would actively consider all their suggestions to ensure an effective and holistic response to the current crisis, he said.
At an all-party video conferencing meet to discuss the critical issue of COVID-19, the CM said that the country, and in fact the world, was going through bad times, with Punjab no exception. “The lockdown, so far, has helped curb the spread, and the State’s count of cases is currently among the lowest in the country,” he said.
Pointing out that medical experts were suggesting that five weeks of lockdown could really improve the situation, he promised all-out efforts to succeed in the battle against the pandemic.
In response to various suggestions made during the meeting, the Chief Minister said that he had taken note of all, especially the concerns relating to the workers, and would take steps to address the same.
Acceding to the Government’s request, the Centre had already allowed commencement of operations in industries that could accommodate migrant labourers,