Chandigarh August 21 : In order to contain further spread of Coronavirus in the state, Haryana Government has decided to close all public and private offices except those dealing with essential services and all shopping malls and shops in the market area, except those dealing with essential goods and services on Saturday and Sunday throughout the territory of Haryana.

Sharing more details, an official spokesperson said that all other National Directives and SOPs issued by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) for COVID-19 management that are currently in force shall continue to be strictly followed. These orders shall remain in force till further orders.

It is hereby clarified that this order will have no effect on public and private transport and on tests/exams being conducted by Haryana Public Service Commission and Haryana Staff Selection Commission.