SHILLONG: Meghalaya Government has asserted that the state is now safe from COVID-19 and decided to further relax the restrictions by allowing construction activities and partially lifting curfew from Shillong agglomeration.
Speaking to newsmen here on Saturday, Deputy Chief Minister, Prestone Tysong said that there is nothing to worry as government had worked tirelessly to make sure that there is no further spread of infection
He also said that the everyone should take the responsibility of taking care of themselves as per the protocol
Giving details about the relaxation, he said that construction activities in Shillong agglomeration including Mylliem Block would be allowed to start from May 4. Hardware and electrical stores and construction and quarrying activities will be allowed in Mylliem and Shillong agglomeration from May 4.
As far as the functioning of offices, he said that officers at the Secretariat as well as Directorate level including Head of Departments have to resume their duties, adding Government also considered 33 percent capacity of Group C and D to work from Monday.
The Government have entrusted Chief Secretary to work out with Head of Departments on how to maintain the 33 per cent attendance.
In addition, Government also decided to partially lift curfew from Shillong agglomeration from May 4 but night curfew from 7 pm to 7 am will continue as per the prescribed protocols of Ministry of Home Affairs.
In addition, Government has also decided to allow the wine shops to open from May 4 as per the prescribed protocols of MHA
Tynsong, however, made it clear that protocols have to be adhered to in totality and Government left it to the wisdom of the District Administration to makes sure that protocols are strictly followed.
The State Government as of now have collected 1707 samples out of which 1655 have tested negative and 40 results are awaited.
The State Government till the filing of this report was also awaiting the result of the last test of the 11th patient who was tested positive.