Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 328/20

NOTIFICATION

The State Government has notified Hon’ble Mr. Justice Biswanath Somadder, Chief Justice, High Court of Meghalaya as the Patron- in- Chief of the Meghalaya State Legal Services Authority with immediate effect. This was informed by the Chief Secretary, Government of Meghalaya in a notification issued on 27th April, 2020.

Press Release No. 329/20

ADVISORY

The Commissioner & Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department has informed that based on the recommendation of the State Medical Expert Committee, the Government of Meghalaya has issued Advisory to all persons who have visited Bethany Hospital, Shillong or Nongpoh on or after 24th March, 2020 and 30th March, 2020 respectively. All those who have visited Bethany Hospital on or after 6th April, 2020 are advised to stay under home-quarantine for one more week upto 4th May, 2020. All those who have visited Bethany Hospital, Shillong or Nongpoh before 6th April, 2020 have completed the quarantine period, they are required to compulsorily wear mask (respiratory etiquette), practice hand-hygiene (using hand-sanitizer / washing hands frequently with soap) and maintain social distancing in both work place and home environment. Irrespective of the date of visit to Bethany Hospital, if anyone is having symptoms of dry cough, fever and difficulty in breathing, please report immediately to 108 or visit nearest hospital so that the Government can take steps for testing.