Chandigarh, May 18: The Punjab Health Department on Monday issued a set of 12 advisories for the general public, as it lifted the curfew and moved into the lockdown phase till May 31.
Advisories have been issued for hygiene and sanitisation in banks, private industrial and commercial establishments; use of air- conditioners in residential, commercial and hospital complexes; sanitisation of shops and petrol pumps; the trucks in which goods are to be sent or brought to the state.
Detailed advisories for senior citizens have been issued, asking them to stay at home at all times, and depending on young relatives or neighbours for getting even groceries.
Guidelines have been issued on how to avoid catching infection when using public transport, which is currently allowed to be used only for stranded migrants and others, at a 50 per cent capacity.
The government has reiterated that nobody should travel until it is absolutely necessary.
