"Considering the current situation, there is no room for relaxation. We do not want [a repeat] of the situation from last June and July," he said.
Elaborating his government's decision to change business timings, he said "We had said earlier that markets would be allowed to remain open till 8 pm, but we are reverting back to 6 pm. A notification in this regard will be issued today."
Murad says a rising trend in COVID-19 infections has been witnessed across the province as 2,076 people tested positive for the deadly disease in a single day
The COVID positivity rate of 10.2 percent has been recorded in the province: CM
With known global infections approaching 163 million and the rise of new variants complicating the fight, even the governments easing closures are warning citizens to remain careful.