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“As at 4 P.M. today, a total of 985 samples have been sent for testing from the State. The results of 952samples have been received and all have been tested as negative. The results for the remaining 33samples are awaited. In addition a total of 27 samples have been tested by Truenat machines and all are negative.
According to the statement on Law & Order in the State with regard to the COVID-19 lockdown as on 19th May, 9(nine) persons violated the lock down and 9(nine) persons were bound down. Further, fines have been imposed on 273(two hundred and seventy three) number of odd number vehicles under various sections of the MV Act and Rs. 48,650/- was collected on that connection.
Longleng District Covid-19 Task force along with district administration, police, village guards, NGOs and civil societies have warmly welcomed and receive the first arrival of 14 stranded person from different states of the country to Longleng Town on 19th May 2020 at around 12:15 Am.
Deputy Commissioner Phek, Sachin Jaiswal IAShas ordered that all domestic animals like dogs, hens etc be kept chained at all times with immediate effect until further notice to reduce the risk of transmission of infection through the domestic animals visiting the garbage disposal areas at the quarantine centres.
Tuensang District Task Force (DTF) on COVID - 19 has issued the following Counselling Helpline numbers for quarantine centres.
DC Dimapur Anoop Khinchi has informed all concerned that all retail shops in Dimapur District will be permitted to be open from 9am to 4 pm with effect from 20th May 2020. However, all shops in New Market, Hongkong Market, Hazi Park, Millenium Market, Railway Bazaar and vegetable market in Purana Bazaar and all Weekly Bazaar shall remain closed.