New Restrictions in Manipur amid Omicron Scare 

Manipur Government has imposed restrictions in the wake of Covid-19 Variant Omicron case detected in the state. Chief Secretary & Chairman, State Executive Committee of the State Disaster Management Authority, Dr. Rajesh Kumar, IAS, in exercise of the powers conferred under Section 20(2)(a) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 issued an order to this effect today.

As per the order abiding the guidelines and National Directives for Covid 19 Management in view of reported increase of infection by the highly mutant Covid-19 variant B.1.1529 (OMICRON) in the country, Manipur Government has banned activities like Musical concerts, Thabal Chongba, Celebratory feasts, Large gathering of people in enclosed areas or indoor halls in the state.NIGHT CURFEW will be imposed from 9 PM to 4 AM, with exemption for essential services and medical emergencies. Covid Appropriate Behaviours like wearing of face masks in public places, gatherings and crowded areas are to be strictly enforced and violators will be penalised promptly under relevant rules.

Government has directed All District Magistrates to strictly enforce the above restrictions by invoking relevant provisions of law. The order shall remain in force till January 31st, 2022.