Mizoram govt eases lockdown norms

    Aizawl, Jun 26 (PTI) The Mizoram government on Friday
eased lockdown norms in Aizawl municipal area, district
headquarters and containment zones following a dip in
coronavirus cases in the past two days, officials said.
    The new order came into effect from Friday and will be
valid till June 30.
    On June 21, the state government had extended the
complete lockdown in these places till June 30 to contain
the spread of COVID-19.
    Shops can open and commercial activities will be
normal in Aizawl municipal area, district headquarters and
containment zones, the state government notification said.
    However, outlets in commercial hubs and shopping
complexes will open on alternate days based on the
arrangement made by district deputy commissioners in
consultation with local/village-level task forces, it said.
    In the case of Aizawl municipal area, commercial and
private vehicles will be allowed to ply on "odd-even" system,
the order said.
    The state govenment also lifted the ban on public
movement. PTI CORR
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