Amid corona scare Punjab govt suspends bus, auto-rickshaw services

On Thursday, to contain the spread of Covid-19, the Punjab government has taken a decision to suspended its public transport services.

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Buses, auto-rickshaws and tempos will not be allowed to run in the state from Friday. However, the orders will come into effect sharp at midnight.

The decision was made after a group of ministers on Thursday held a meeting to review the state's preparedness amid the paandemic. It has also decided to limit the public gathering to 20 people. 

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So far, Punjab has reported two coronavrius cases. One person, who had a travel history to Germany and Italy, died of infection on Wednesday. On the other hand, the state's capital Chandigarh also reported its first. 


 


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