East Khasi Hills relaxed COVID-19 restriction, now Night Curfew from 9 PM

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaSeptember 11, 2021

East Khasi Hills District Magistrate, Isawanda Laloo on Saturday has decided to relaxed COVID-19 restriction with effect from tomorrow.

Night Curfew will start from 9:00 PM to 5:00 AM daily. There shall be a total ban on movement during this time.

The order was issued after observing that the positivity rate in East Khasi Hills District is 6.7 % for the last one week and that the number of positive cases at present is 878.

According to the order, the Opening of shops and other economic activities (both essential and non-essential) including teer counters, saloons/beauty parlors, gymnasiums, etc. are permitted upto 6 days a week. They shall close by 6:30 PM sharp.

Restaurants, cafes, teashops, bars and takeaway services shall close by 8:00 PM.

Shops including vendors will remain closed on Sundays. Dine-in establishments, public parks and tourist spots which have received permission from this office/ concerned SDO (C) may open on Sundays as per the conditions already issued.

All shops shall prominently display vaccination status.

Home Delivery Services in respect of food establishments and other delivery sevices will be permitted within curfew relaxation hours.

Public and private transport will continue as per order No.C&S.2/CVD/2021/ORD/290 dated 04.09.2021.  

All other conditions/restrictions/relaxations and curfew exemptions contained in the order No.C&S.3/2009 /PT.III /136, dated 04.09.2021 will continue till further orders.