PremiumThe fifth phase of the unlocking process in Nagaland will start from August 19, the state government said on Monday. The 15-day-long unlocking phase will continue till September 2.
As per the directive released on Monday, apart from the relaxations that came into effect during the fourth phase of unlocking, all officers and half of other government staff will have to attend offices in the 5th phase.
Here is what is allowed and what is not in the 5th phase of unlocking
Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, who conducted a high-level meeting regarding COVID situation in the state, said
The Nagaland government on Monday announced, SOPs for Unlock-5 will be issued soon.
Nagaland began unlocking in phases from July 1. The state's positivity rate has slightly dipped to 10.06 per cent during the present phase from 10.57 per cent in Unlock-3.
COVID-19 update in Nagaland
Nagaland's COVID-19 tally rose to 29,195 on Monday as 44 more people tested positive for the infection, while four fresh fatalities pushed the northeastern state's coronavirus death toll to 605, a health bulletin said.
As many as 111 more people were cured of the disease, improving the recovery rate to 91.11 per cent.
Mokokchung district registered the highest number of new cases at 15, followed by Kohima (14) and Dimapur (11), it said.
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