Imphal: Manipur authorities on Friday (May 6) determined to impose 24-hour curfew in seven districts for 9 days beginning Saturday to test unfold of the virus. The curfew can be in power in these districts from May 8 until May 17. For remainder of the state, night time curfew from 7 pm to five am shall stay in place.
The Home Department order issued by Chief Secretary MH Khan mentioned that (*7*)
Curfew will come into power in the districts of Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur and Ukhrul. However, the federal government has allowed “permitted activities” which incorporates healthcare, important providers and items autos. Imphal airport shall additionally stay open.
District magistrates have been knowledgeable to concern vital orders as effectively.
The earlier May 6 order involving speedy analysis by respective District Magistrates and Superintendent of Police mentioned (*24*) will proceed to use.
The state on Friday reported the best ever single-day spike of 600 fresh cases pushing the total COVID-19 cases to 34,333.
Two deaths have been additionally reported taking the total demise toll to 449.
The state authorities had on April 29 declared “containment zones” in Greater Imphal space which contains Imphal East and Imphal West districts with night time curfew being clamped in the entire of state from 7 pm to five am.
