Dimapur, April 21 (MExN): In a bid to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic in the district, all shops located in New Market and Hongkong Market will open on alternate days following Odd-Even system.
This was decided by the Dimapur District Task Force during a meeting on April 21.
As per an order from the DC Dimapur office, only 50% of foot path vendors in these locations will be allowed on any given day. Necessary arrangements for the same shall be made accordingly by Administrator.
All weekly markets in the district will not be allowed to open until further orders. However, the vendors of the concerned weekly markets may be facilitated to sell their products in various colonies, wards and village by all authorities concerned i.e. all town councils, ward/village authorities etc
All gaonburas/chairman of village council/colonies/wards are directed to identify any person arriving from outside the State in their respective jurisdiction and instruct such persons to report to the District Task Force.
Also, they shall instruct persons arriving from outside the slate without negative Covid-19 test to self-isolate for 10 days.
Returnees may be instructed to submit their personal information (Name, Age, Mobile No) to the data room at idps.dmr@gmail.com or 8837496902 (whatsapp no). Further individuals with any queries relating to COVID may contact Control Room at 7630877991 76308773
Persons arriving from outside the state are directed to remain in self-isolation for 10 days, if no negative RT-PCR/True Nat CBNAAT test report, done not earlier than 72 hours prior to entry into the State, is produced on arrival or if the test result is awaited .
All the residents of Dimapur district are directed to observe COVID-19 appropriate behavior including crowded places, compulsory wearing of face masks and if eligible, avail of COVID-19 vaccination. All gaonburas/chairman of village council/colonies/wards in addition to enforcement committee and police are directed to ensure compliance of COVID-19 appropriate behavior and other SOPs in their respective jurisdiction.
Social/Academic/entertainment/cultural/political/religious functions outside containment zones shall be limited to 50% of the seating capacity or 200 persons, whichever is lower.
Festivals of any kind shall be kept at the bare minimum and in case the gathering in open space is more than 200, prior permission of the District task force shall be taken.
