Punjab Raj Bhavan cancels R-Day 'At Home' function over coronavirus

There will be no ''At Home'' function at the Punjab Raj Bhavan here on Republic Day in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chandigarh: There will be no ''At Home'' function at the Punjab Raj Bhavan here on Republic Day in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, a spokesperson said on Saturday.

Punjab reported 10 coronavirus deaths and 212 fresh cases on Saturday, pushing the overall figures to 5,553 fatalities and 1,71,733 infections, officials said.

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"In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ''At Home'' function for this year's Republic Day to be hosted by the Punjab Raj Bhavan stands cancelled," a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said.

PTI