ES Reporter

ITANAGAR, Apr 25: The Itanagar District Administration on Saturday decided to relax the lockdown guidelines and allow shops to open in sectors, colonies and residential areas from April 26. Markets, shopping malls, shops nearby NH-415 except pharmacies would not be allowed to resume businesses until further order.
Deputy Commissioner,  Capital Complex, Komkar Dulom however, made it clear that shops will not be allowed to sell alcohol, pan-gutkha, and tobacco products which are prohibited under revised guidelines on lockdown 2.0 issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
DC also said following order from MHA, the DA has eased a lot of services so that normalcy can be maintained while keeping caution. 
Shops selling educational books and electric fans, transportation of hardware including construction items such as cement rods, and bricks have also been exempted.
Regarding the demand for a ban on the import of all types of meat and vegetables from Assam, DC said that it has not yet been scientifically proven that the virus can spread through consuming veggies and meats. He observed that if the virus is transmitted through vegetables and meat items, MHA will certainly not allow it.
The DC requested all not to fall prey to conspiracy theories, myths and wrong information being circulated in social media.
" If we come across any such cases we will consult the highest authorities, health and agricultural experts. So far there is no evidence to support the theory that COVID-19 can spread through meats and veggies, " he clarified.
Furthermore, DC asked shoppers and sellers to ensure that appropriate measures of hygiene are taken and social distancing norms are practiced. 
Earlier DA Capital Complex has also relaxed the Coronavirus Lockdown in rural areas and ordered to resume construction, agricultural and other economic activities.

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