The Punjab government extends the COVID-induced lockdown in the state till June 30. The government after reviewing the situation in the state issued a new guidelines and announced that the International English Language Testing System coaching institutes will reopen. 

IELTS is a global standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers. The institution will be allowed to run on conditions specified. The teachers, staff and students must have recieved at least one vaccination shot.

The present #Covid19 restrictions will continue till 30@June with additional relaxation only for IELTS & skill development coaching institutes who can now open provided their teachers, staff & students have had at least one vaccination. I urge all to have themselves vaccinated. pic.twitter.com/GbP22eR5HO

? Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) June 25, 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also tweeted on his official handle. He wrote ?The present #Covid19 restrictions will continue till 30@June with additional relaxation only for IELTS & skill development coaching institutes.? The guidelines government mentioned are:

- The weekend curfew will remain in action on Sunday.

- The daily night curfew will continue from 8 pm to 5 am.

- Bars, pubs and taverns will continue to remain closed.

- All educational institutions will also remain shut.

- Not more than 50 people will be allowed to gather for weddings and cremations.

The announcement came on the Friday when state registered 341 fresh COVID-19 cases and 12 more fatalities. Meanwhile, the number of active cases has dropped to 4,832 in Punjab. The state's positivity rate stands at 0.7 percent.

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