COVID-19: Night Curfew extended in West Jaintia Hills

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 22, 2020

The District Magistrate, West Jaintia Hills District, Jowai Garod LSN Dykes has extended the Night Curfew in the District from 22^nd September, 2020 until further orders from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM each day.  

In an order issued on Tuesday, Garod has decided to extend the night curfew to put in place the preventive measure, mitigation measures and to take more stringent steps so the pandemic of COVID-19 is contained, reduced and eliminated in West Jaintia Hills District.

The District Magistrate however said that the Order will not apply to Security Forces, Medical Teams on duty, Wholesale and Retail Pharmacies, Police and Armed Forces, Fire & Emergency Service, MeECL, NEEPCO & Power Grid, Food and Civil Supply Department, FCI, Public Works Department (PWD), Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, Jowai Municipal Board, Postal Service, Telecom, Communications & IT Services, Press, Print & Electronic Media and Petrol Pumps. Online food delivery, however, home delivery will be exempted till 10.00 Pm.

Essential services including Health Services, Hospitals, Clinics, Dispensaries, Veterinary clinic and Labs. Authorized workshops and designated spare parts dealerships of Health and Family Welfare Department, Government officials on duty, Officers and staff of Corona Care center, Information and Public Relations Department, National Highway and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).

Movement of vehicles carrying essential goods, security forces, medical equipment and shops for repair of trucks on highways are also exempted. However, Drivers and attendants of the vehicles shall be subject to medical screening as per laid down protocols.

CURFEW PASSES for timings falling between 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM with effect from 22^nd September, 2020 and until further Orders can be obtained via online application @ www. megedistrict.gov.in/ westjaintiahills.gov.in.