Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Task Force COVID-19 for Wokha district, Orenthung Lotha informs to all the public that, a partial modification, under the powers conferred under Sections 2, 3 and 4 of the Epidemic Diseases Act 1897, hereby orders the following to be applicable throughout Wokha district;

In pursuance to the Government of India, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution letter, the Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur Anoop Khinchi has granted permission for supply of foodgrains under OMSS to charitable/non-governmental organisations etc. engaged in relief operations/running relief camps for migrant labourers/vulnerable groups due to the present lockdown condition.

In view of the total lockdown due to COVID-19, Deputy Commissioner & Chairman District Task Force for COVID-19 Wokha Orenthung Lotha has directed all the Head of Offices under Wokha district presently not in the district head quarter are informed to obtain necessary clearance from the DC, Wokha to proceed to the station for duty.

The full text is as follows :

‘Dear citizens of Nagaland

Good Evening

I would like to give a briefing on the COVID-19 situation in the State as on 20th of April 2020.

In view of the ongoing pandemic of COVID-19 in the country which is also affecting the State, Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Nagaland, Kohima has formed a “Task Force” for preparation of Action Plan based on the prevailing situation.