Deputy Commissioner Mon, Thavaseelan K IAS has notified that in view of the arrival of stranded persons from different parts of the country and with mandatory institutional quarantine arrangements in place, all asymptomatic and symptomatic returnees to Mon District will be tested using the TrueNat machine.

Deputy Commissioner, Mon Thavaseelan K IAS issued an order in view of the detection of 2 (Two) COVID-19 positive cases in Sonari, Charaideo District of Assam, all inter - state borders of Mon District with Assam has been sealed with immediate effect till further orders.

Deputy Commissioner Longleng has strictly prohibited sale of liquor, paan, tamul etc, in the district and spitting in public places.

Necessary action shall be initiated against defaulters as per relevant provisions of the law under section 51 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

(Manjong, IA Longleng)

The Task Force for Covid-19, along with Yimchungrü Tribal Council, Yimchungrü Akherü Arihako, Shamator Public Forum, Yimchungberü Arihako Shamator Area, Yimchungrü Baptist Borü Amukhongto, All Ward Leaders Shamator, Pastors, DBs, GBs, Covid-19 warriors held emergency meeting to combat Covid pandemic.

Reports have been received on unwarranted directives/ statements being issued by certain individuals/organizations obstructing entry of person(s) returning to Nagaland from outside the State into their Wards/ Colonies, even after completion of the stipulated quarantine period, or for home quarantining of the concerned person as per the existing orders and guidelines of the Government.

The full text is as follows :

“Dear Citizens of Nagaland,

Good evening