Shillong, May 18: The Government of Meghalaya has taken a decision to declare total lockdown in East Khasi Hills District in view of the rising number of cases.
The Deputy Commissioner of East Khasi Hills District requeste the People not to panic or throng the markets tomorrow since essential commodities will still be made available to all the citizens of the district.
It is requested that headmen and local authorities continue to actively regulate and work out appropriate systems of making essential commodities available on dates and timings as fixed in coordination with the Incident Commanders and BDOs as was done in the previous weeks or through door to door delivery, but with stricter measures to ensure nobody steps out except for essential purpose.
Further, since many reports have been received to this effect, it is reiterated that lockdown should not be used as a time for hosting dinners, parties and picnics or visiting neighbours which is against the containment protocols and poses a very high risk of disease transmission Individual and community vigilance will help safeguard against further spread of the virus said Miss Isawanda Laloo IAS DC of East Khadi Hill District.
