The Punjab government on Tuesday further eased Covid restrictions, allowing reopening of bars, pubs and taverns with 50 per cent capacity from July 1. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh, however, said owners will have to ensure that their staff members take at least one dose of Covid vaccine and the social distancing guidelines are followed, according to a government statement. The next phase of restrictions will remain in force till July 10. Skill development centres and universities have also been allowed to open, subjected to the staff and students having taken at least one dose of the vaccine. Earlier, IELTS (international English language testing system) coaching institutes were allowed to be opened with a similar condition.