Department of Information and Public Relations

Press Release No. 509/20

ORDERS FOR CONTAINMENT AREAS

Due to the detection of positive COVlD-19 cases in 5 households at lane near Shiv Mandir, Block-2 of Pynthorbah, houses of Rohan Chettri, Smti Laxmi Mizar, Shri Guttam Rai, Smti Sony Joshi and Savitry Thapa of Dong Kamon Nongmynsong, entire lane from Bhogee Chaudary laundry to the bridge near Bilco School, Pynthorbah, entire lane leading to the Saint Nanak School lane, Pynthorbah, buildings of Kristina Kharkongor, Pansngiat Syiem, Armillian Syiem and Syrpailin Kharir of Circle – I of Mawpat and buildings of Baleisha Pyngrope and Pulsylinda Marbaniang of Circle – III of Mawpat and due to recent high risk and low risk contact with COVID-19 positive cases and because vulnerable and affected areas and buildings require aggressive contact tracing, quarantine, testing and isolation as well as containment in the interest of the health of the general public against any possible spread of COVID-19, the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District in orders issued on 26th July, 2020 has declared the above mentioned areas and buildings as containment areas so as to restrict the unregulated entry and exit movement on site. The order states that no person and public are allowed to move into these containment areas and inhabitants within the containment areas also not allowed to move out, besides, all inhabitants within the containment areas must strictly remain inside their homes. Gatherings, events, functions whatsoever of any nature and forms including social, political, religious, economic activities are not allowed.

All shopping establishments shall be closed immediately and supply of essential and medical requirements for purchase will be ensured through various teams formed by the District Administration. All Government and private institutions located within the boundary of the containment areas are to close forthwith, till further orders. According to the order, concerned Incident Commanders are the Supervising Officers of these Containment areas. The order, however, will not apply to health workers and essential workers of Shillong Municipal Board, press including electronic and print media and petrol pumps. The order for indentified buildings of Circle I and III of Mawpat said that to ensure proper enforcement of this containment there will be no entry for vehicular movement and closure of all shops and market place in Mawpat from Shaw Shaw, in front of Mawpat Block Office to Mot, Circle I taxi stand. The order also states that any violation of the order will entail prosecution under the penal provision of Disaster Management Act, 2005 and I.P.C.

Press Release No. 511/20

ORDER

The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 27th July, 2020 has informed that the LPG Delivery workforce are exempted from the purview of the containment orders issued earlier. However, they are advised to strictly follow all protocols of the Government of Meghalaya in the Health and Family Welfare Department.

Press Release No. 512/20

ORDER

The District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District in an order issued on 27th July, 2020 has informed that reports have been received that one person who tested positive for COVID-19 on 27th July, 2020 was found mingling with shopkeepers and pedestrians at Lad Smit Market on 23rd July, 2020 and therefore, the operation of Lad Smit Market is suspended till further orders. According to the order of the District Magistrate, East Khasi Hills District, all persons who were at Lad Smit Market on the 23rd July, 2020 are requested to undergo self isolation/quarantine and if any symptoms develop during the course of time, they may report to 108 helpline.