Lockdown! No announcement made by Cachar administration

July 5: When on one hand, the number of coronavirus cases are rising at an alarming rate, people of Assam are gripped by panic. Moreover, some fake social media posts have further aggravated the apprehension of the people of Cachar district regarding another round of lockdown. The rumours and fake social media posts have gone to the extent of either misquoting State Health Minister or the district administration and proclaiming that lockdown will soon be imposed in Cachar.

However, the Cachar District Administration have rubbished all such claims as baseless. In a social media post on Sunday night, District Administration Cachar wrote, “No announcement has been made from Cachar administration regarding the lockdown. The situation is within control and there is no need for panic. The public is however strongly advised to strictly observe all Covid related protocols.”

Keerthi Jalli, Deputy Commissioner, Cachar has earlier appealed to the people of the district to obey COVID protocol so that the further spread of the virus can be contained. The district administration of Cachar on 2 July issued a public appeal regarding observance of COVID related protocols with regards to self maintenance of social distancing, wearing masks, not stepping out of house unless emergency etc. As Cachar has registered some positive patients among the general public, the appeal is to be more vigilant and alert by doing one’s own duty in this regard.

DC Jalli also mentioned 7-point safety measures which are to be religiously obeyed by the people of the district in order to contain the further spread of novel coronavirus in the community.

• Wash your hands frequently for 20 seconds with any soap or else use hand sanitiser.
• Don’t spit in public place. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and ears with your hands.
• During sneezing, cover your face with with a tissue paper or cloth or your elbows. Always throw the used tissue in a dustbin and wash your hands.
• Don’t step out of your house unless it is extremely necessary.
• When you go outside, cover your mouth and face with a mask or cloth.
• Maintain atleast 6 feet distance with the others
• Maintain social distancing and cover your face with masks or cloth.