The increasing trends in the spread of infection has become even steeper and has spread to other parts of the state necessitating additional restrictions and also in additional areas in the interest of public health, stated the order.
TFM Desk
A day after the Manipur Government extended the period of containment in areas under IMC and Greater Imphal till May 16, curfew has been imposed in Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Churachandpur, and Ukhrul from May 8 to May 17.
The Home Department issued an order to this effect late Friday night. The increasing trends in the spread of infection has become even steeper and has spread to other parts of the state necessitating additional restrictions and also in additional areas in the interest of public health, it stated.
List of permitted activities provided in the order:
— All healthcare facilities, including animal healthcare, hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and movement of healthcare workers.
— All pharmacies, including those selling veterinary medicines.
— All persons going for COVID-19 vaccination, COVID testing and medical emergencies are exempted.
— All employees and personal staff working in Media, Power, Fire Service, PHED, CAFPD, Home, Health, Relief & DM, Police departments and District Administration are exempted (all other offices to remain closed).
— Only goods vehicles, oxygen supply related vehicles, LPG and Oil tankers and vehicles of other essential services like Power supply, fire service, water supply, waste/garbage clearance, Public Distribution System, medical/covid services, electronic and print media, internet & telecom service providers and vehicles of personnel of departments or organisations permitted to be functional.
— Opening of petrol pumps and LPG outlets and movement of staff of IOCL will continue to be permitted.
— Imphal airport shall remain open and movement of staff and passengers will continue to be permitted.
— Hotels for lodging will be allowed to remain open with minimum staff. Restaurants to remain closed.
For other parts of the State, instructions issued in the order on Thursday will apply until further orders.
The order also warned that any violation of the above orders will be liable for punishment. The district magistrates concerned have been instructed to issue necessary orders and to implement the same.