Several north-eastern states have witnessed a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases as Mizoram has reverted to a total lockdown. The move comes as other states opened malls, restaurants and places of worship after two months as part of centre’s ‘Unlock1″ guidelines.
The decision to impose the lockdown for two weeks starting June 9, was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Zoramthanga.
“Consultative meeting chaired by CM decides to impose 2 weeks total lockdown of the state w.e.f 00:00 hours of 9th June 2020 in view of the prevailing situation. Lockdown Guidelines will be notified shortly,” Mizoram’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations tweeted
Several north-eastern states have witnessed a sharp spike in the number of coronavirus cases since the centre allowed stranded migrants to return.
Mizoram has reported 42 coronavirus cases out of which 41 are active. One patient has been cured of the disease.
Eight people tested positive for coronavirus in the state on Sunday, an official of the Health department told news agency Press Trust of India.
Of those who tested positive, five are females and three males. Five are from Champhai district near Myanmar border, two from Khawzawl district and one from south Mizoram’s Siaha district.