In view of the serious situation of Corona in Delhi-NCR, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh announced new restrictions in the state on Wednesday. Night curfew has been imposed again in all cities and towns. Also, the penalty will be doubled for not wearing masks or following social distance from December 1.
All hotels, restaurants, and marriage palaces in Punjab will be closed at 9.30 pm. Night curfew will remain in force from 10 pm to 5 am. A spokesman of the Punjab government said that for not following the Corona Protocol, now a fine of up to 1000 rupees will be imposed instead of 500 rupees. The night curfew will be reviewed on 15 December.
The Chief Minister has also directed the Health and Medical Education Departments to make emergency appointments of experts, super-specialists, nurses, and paramedical staff. 249 specialist doctors and 407 medical officers will be recruited. Departments have also been told that if necessary in the future, the help of 4th and 5th-year MBBS students should also be taken.
News Source: TimesNow
