SHILLONG
: The
Meghalaya
government has ruled out the possibility of a complete lockdown in the state amidst rising Covid-19 acases, even as health authorities impose strict restrictions to curb the spurt of the virus.
On Tuesday, Meghalaya recorded 87 fresh Covid-19 cases, the highest single-day spike this year, taking the number of active cases up to 270. “So far the government has not thought of it. But we have imposed stricter restriction to curb the spread of diseases,” deputy chief Minister
Prestone Tynsong
said.
Besides shutting down of all shops, establishments and restaurants by 9:00 PM, night curfew has been imposed between 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM in East Khasi Hills district that includes capital Shillong. The state government has also increased the penalty from Rs. 500 to Rs 1000 for not wearing masks in public places.
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