Deputy Commissioner Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant IAS has notified to all concerned that, in view of the prevailing scenario of COVID-19 and highly contagious nature of the pandemic and as decided by the District Task Force meeting to extend the institutional quarantine period for the interstate returnees to Tuensang district up to 28 days in place of 14 days, prescribed under the SOP issued by the Government of Nagaland.

Deputy Commissioner Longleng has informed that some villages and wards in Longleng have erected gates to restrict movement of people to and out of their village/wards. The order asserted that it is imperative that Government offices and other private agencies continue to function to ensure the proper implementation of the various Government policies and programs.

District Task force for Covid-19 Longleng held a meeting on 29th May 2020 at DC conference hall Longleng. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Longleng & Chairmen Covid-19 (DTF) M. Shayung Phom.

The full text is as follows:

“Today, 7 more people who have returned to Nagaland have been tested positive for COVID-19. The total active cases in the state now stands at 25.  All the positive persons are being kept under medical observation at the designated COVID-19 Hospitals. Further, active surveillance is going on to prevent further spreading of the infection.

As on 29th May 2020, no violation of the lockdown was reported in the State. While issuing the report on Law & Order and facilitation of essential Goods & Services, the Principal Secretary, Home, Abhijit Sinha informed that 150(One Hundred and Fifty) vehicles were challaned under various sections of the MV Act and an amount of Rs. 30,050/- was collected as fine.

Dimapur, being the entry point for all stranded people of Nagaland who were stuck in different parts of the country due to COVID-19 lockdowns, the everyday challenges faced by officials assigned to take care of the homecoming citizens cannot be ignored.