Imphal: Amid a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Manipur, especially in the valley areas, the state government has announced that Greater Imphal and Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) area will continue to be a containment zone for another 10 days. While a full lockdown has not been announced in Manipur yet, the containment zone order shall remain in force from May 7 to 16.
In the containment zone, there will be further restriction on movement of vehicles and opening of shops. However, limited banking and postal services will be allowed, said MH Khan, chief secretary in-charge and chairman of State Executive Committee.
Earlier, the state government had declared the entire Greater Imphal area as a containment zone from April 29 to May 6.
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