In view of the outbreak of 'African Swine Fever' in the neighbouring States and in continuation to the Notification no. AHV/NPVCP/59/2019 dated 28/04/2020 of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services; the Home Department has reiterated that there shall be ban on import of pigs from other States into Nagaland.

The full text is as follows:

Deputy Commissioner of Peren, Sentiwapang Aier, NCS on 4th July, 2020 has issued an order for further extension of total lockdown for a period of 6 days w.e.f. 6th to 11th July, 2020 in view of the ongoing contact tracing exercise.

With a view to contain the spread of COVID-19 and in connection with the detection of positive cases of COVID-19 among those sent for Quarantine at  Mpai (New)  village Community Quarantine Centre & Kezanglwa village Community Quarantine Centre,  ADC Peren, Moa Sangtam on 3rd July declared the aforementioned  locations under Peren Sadar area  as Containment Zones. 

The full text is as follows:

“As on today, the total number of positive cases in the State stands at 563. Out of this, the total active cases are 335, and 228 have recovered. All the positive persons are receiving medical care at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals.

As per the severity of symptoms, all the 335 active cases are asymptomatic.

DC Kohima Gregory Thejawelie has notified and declared that Galaxy Hotel under Kohima Municipal area to be utilized as paid quarantine centre.

The aforementioned hotel will be utilized by the District Task Force Kohima for accommodation of drivers engaged on COVID 19 duty. 

This Order shall come in to force with immediate effect. 

(Akamla, IA Kohima)