Sikkim, May 17: On the first day of the strict lockdown in Gangtok city, most people stayed at home adhering to the restrictions. The roads were deserted for most of the day.
Glimpses of State-wide complete lock-down in #Sikkim starting today. The lock-down will be in force in the State till 5am of 24th May, 2021. @PSTamangGolay @PMOIndia @DrJitendraSingh @PIB_India @PIBGangtok @MoHFW_INDIA @COVIDNewsByMIB #SikkimFightsCorona#Unite2FightCorona pic.twitter.com/S47htbR5we
— sikkimgovtipr (@sikkimgovt) May 17, 2021
Sikkim government on Friday announced to impose a seven-day long complete lockdown due to a surge in a number of Covid-19 cases across the country. The order will come into force from 5 am on May 17 to May 24 across the Himalayan state.
“There shall be a complete lockdown with effect from 5:00 am of May 17 to 5:00 am of May 24 in the entire state,” reads the order issued by Sikkim Home Department.
The government said that the decision to impose the complete lockdown in the state was taken “in view of the fact that the average positivity rate for Covid-19 cases in Sikkim has continued to be more than 20 per cent in the last few weeks.”
As per the order, all state government offices, shops including ration shops, private commercial establishments, institutions, gymnasiums, markets, and factories, other than those engaged in the production of medicines, medical equipment, oxygen, and allied sectors shall remain closed.
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Only people and vehicles involved in the movement of essential food items, LPG, medicines, etc. are allowed if they show any valid document to prove they are linked to essential services.
The movement of passengers at Pakyong Airport will be allowed if they provide negative Covid-19 RT-PCR reports.
