Baghmara, May 24: The District Administration of South Garo Hills on Monday promulgated total lockdown in the entire District.
The lockdown will be effective from 24th May, 2021 (5:00 AM) to 1st June 2021 (5:00 AM).
The order was issued after the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the district have been increasing for the past one week despite measures being put in place for containment.
The District Administration has reviewed the situation further and after obtaining feedback from all stakeholders it has been felt expedient to put in place stringent measures in order to break the chain of transmission, contain further spread of the virus and safeguard the citizens of the District.
Furthermore the following essential and emergency services shall be be exempted from the purview of this order.
Medical Pharmaceutical establishments Shops/stores
Central and State Government offices.
Banking Services, Post & Telegraph and telecommunication services, subject to below-mentioned conditions.
Any Person not wearing the face mask shall not be allowed inside the building.
Entry inside buildings shall be regulated to ensure only one person per counter at a given time.
Weddings and Funeral Gatherings shall be restricted to only 15 persons with prior permission of the Deputy Commissioner
Person traveling on Essential Services viz.
i) Medical teams and officials on Covid-19 Duty
ii) Police, Security, and Armed Forces
iii) Civil Defence and Home Guards
iv) Fire and Emergency Services
v) Power (NEEPCO, MECL, etc)
vi) Water Supply(PHE)
vii) Agriculture and Veterinary Services
viii) Municipal Services
ix) Roads and Buildings (PWD, NHAI etc)
x) Food Corporation of India (FCI), PDS (FPS) xi) Petrol and Diesel tankers, LPG Delivery
xii) Persons scheduled for Vaccination, those of 18-44 age group should produce proof of COWIN registration and slot booking. Print and electronic media.
