Shillong: Despite a surge in COVID-19 cases in Shillong, the city’s commercial hub — Iewduh — is set to further open up with as many as 451 shops opening up for business on Wednesday.
The Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills has allowed 451 shops in the market to open with effect from 8 am to 6 pm on rotation basis and alphabetical pattern as per notifications issued by the Acting Syiem, Hima Mylliem.
Earlier, 413 shops were allowed to function at Iewduh.
The DC’s order states that the Syiem of Hima Mylliem must ensure strict compliance by the shopkeepers to the protocols for market issued by the Health department. The order also directed shopkeepers and customers to strictly maintain social distancing of at least 6 feet, not to overcrowd in one area or shop, to wear mask which is mandatory and non compliance will entail action of closure of the shops concerned, not to spit in public places, to cooperate with management made by the Syiem of Mylliem.
The order also states that violation of any or all the norms and protocols will entail legal action and closure of the shops.
