Arunachal Pradesh orders lockdown from Monday evening till March 31

March 23, 2020 12:52

The Arunachal Pradesh government has announced a lockdown in the state from Monday evening till March 31 in view of the coronavirus outbreak, officials said.

All essential services will be allowed during the period, according to a notification issued by Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar on Sunday night. The government will enforce "complete safety restrictions" from 5 pm on Monday till March 31, he said, adding that the step has been taken as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of the virus in the state.

"No public transport services, including operation of taxis, auto-rickshaws, will be permitted except transport of all kinds to and from hospitals, airport, helipad, railway stations, and goods carriers carrying food and essential commodities," the notification said.

All shops, commercial establishments, offices, factories and workshops shall also shut their operations, it said. People are required to stay at home and carry out only basic services while strictly following social distancing guidelines, the chief secretary said. -- PTI

Image: Thermal screening of visitors being conducted in the wake of deadly coronavirus at Dirak Inner Line check gate on Wednesday in Arunachal Pradesh. Pic: ANI

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