Shillong (Meghalaya), May 8 : Seeing little or no improvement in the situation ,the state government has decided that to extend the lockdown in East Khasi Hills district till May 17 .
The decision was taken today after a high level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma .
Govt. has decided to continue the #Lockdown in #EastKhasiHills district till 5AM of 17th May 2021. However, few restrictions will be lifted during the period.
Essential Commodities' shops in localities regulated by the Dorbar Shnong will be open with strict adherence to SOPs. pic.twitter.com/AA4RqP9o3v
— Conrad K Sangma (@SangmaConrad) May 8, 2021
However ,during the next phase of the lockdown, few restrictions have been lifted :
✓Essential Commodities’ shops in localities regulated by the Dorbar Shnong will be open with strict adherence to SOPs.
✓Class XII examinations will be further postponed. Education Department will issue necessary the notification.
✓Weekend lockdown which was imposed last night will continue throughout the State from 10 PM (Friday) till 5 AM (Monday).
✓Banks and Post Offices will be allowed to function with limited employees.
✓Home Delivery will continue.
✓Construction sites where employees stay within the premises will be allowed to function in the respective premises. Contractors to ensure that no labourers move out of the construction premises.
✓MGNREGS activities will be permitted throughout the state.
✓ Farming activities will be permitted throughout the State with strict adherence to protocols by the Health Department.
✓ The 1971 iTeams and Nari have been reactivated to coordinate with local farmers/ traders for the transportation of agriculture produce.
The Chief Minister also requested all the citizens to co-operate and urged upon the citizens above 45 years to get themselves vaccinated.
