The Punjab government has banned all types of gatherings at home as well to contain the spread of novel coronavirus.

Provincial Interior Ministry issued a notification in this regard on Thursday. According to the notification, no ceremony or social gathering will be held at homes till April 4, 2020.

On Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar declared a health emergency in the province. The CM also imposed section 144 to bar gatherings and crowd from the public places following the rise of coronavirus cases.