East Khasi Hills admin urges public not to panic

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaMay 18, 2021

East Khasi Hills district administration has urged citizens not to panic in view of the total lockdown declared by the state government to contain the rising number of COVID-19 cases.

The ten-day complete lockdown will start from 8pm on Wednesday till 5am of May 31.

 “People are requested not to panic or throng the markets tomorrow since essential commodities will still be made available to all the citizens of the district,” Deputy Commissioner Isawanda Laloo said in a statement issued on Tuesday.

Laloo also requested the headmen and local authorities 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/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,” the DC further warned.

She reiterated that individual and community vigilance will help safeguard against further spread of the virus.