CCPO says 95pc of citizens started wearing masks

LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Ghulam Mehmood Dogar has said that 95% of the citizens in the city have started wearing masks, media reported on Tuesday.

Police, Rangers, and Pakistan Army soldiers led a flag march by the Lahore CCPO in the provincial capital city while Commissioner Lahore, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations also participated in the march with other officials. Dogar said the purpose of the flag march was to remind citizens of the guidelines issued by the government and to give a clear message to criminals that law enforcement agencies are alert to ensure the safety of the citizens.

He said 95% of the citizens have started wearing masks and awareness about the ongoing pandemic has reduced the rate of coronavirus infection.

"About 3,346 cases of violation of coronavirus SOPs have been registered so far," he added. As per the SOPs issued by authorities, business centres in Punjab are closed at 6pm while Saturdays and Sundays will be holidays where businesses and markets will remain shuttered.

Amusement parks, cinema halls, sports events, cultural festivals, and gatherings are completely banned during the lockdown.