Unvaccinated customers face service denial

To rein in the spread of coronavirus and ensure safety of the people, Punjab government has decided to initiate disciplinary action against unvaccinated employees and order denial of service to such citizens at restaurants, transport and petrol stations in the provincial capital. Lahore Division Commissioner Captain (retd) Muhammad Usman announced on Tuesday that the government had decided to take strict action to ensure success of the coronavirus vaccination campaign. The district administration has been directed to initiate action against unvaccinated employees under the Punjab Employees’ Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability Act. Disciplinary action would also be taken against such government employees under relevant provisions of other laws, he added. Read More: No treatment for unvaccinated patients Usman highlighted that service would be denied to unvaccinated citizens at restaurants, transport and fuel pumps. The commissioner said flag marches were being resumed to help enforce the restrictions against unvaccinated citizens. He said premises found being used for business activities without regard for the vaccination would be sealed for at least seven days. Enforcement committees have been established at the police station level and surprise raids will be carried at spots with suspected violation of the precautions Published in The Express Tribune, September 1st, 2021.

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