Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], November 10 (ANI): The Punjab government on Tuesday allowed the reopening of bars in hotels, shopping malls and multiplexes after several months of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As per a statement, this will only be allowed in multiplexes outside containment zones and it will be the responsibility of the management to ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.

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There are currently 4,934 active COVID-19 cases in Punjab, as per the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

So far, 1,28,727 recoveries and 4,338 deaths have been reported in the state. (ANI)

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