Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has said that there has been a "prominent reduction" in the number of coronavirus cases reported from areas placed under smart lockdown.

In a tweet, he said that 10 to 15 coronavirus hotspots were sealed according to the prime minister's 'smart lockdown strategy' which had resulted in lower number of infections. "Random sampling also showed encouraging results. Many areas have been completely reopened."

The chief minister said that it has been "proven" that the spread of the virus is reduced in areas where people follow SOPs issued by the government .

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