Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio convened a high-level meeting in view of the Covid-19 outbreak on 16th March 2020 at his Secretariat Office, Kohima.
After much deliberation, the state government came up with the following decisions.
1. Closure of all Educational Institutions and University in the State from 17th March to 12th April 2020. Exception for the ongoing CBSE, CISCE and other board examinations.
2. Ban on all tourist Entry (Foreign and domestic) into the State with effect from 18th March 2020 till further orders.
3. All entry points and check gates into the State to be manned and screened by manpower provided by the State Police forces. These manpower to be trained and provided with equipments by the Department of H&FW. Training to proceed immediately.
4. All persons, students as well as public, entering into the State to contact Covid-19 helpline no: 7005435243, 9856071745, 7005539653 and Toll Free no: 1070 or Email: nlssu.idsp@nic.in
5. Formation of a core committee to deal with Covid-19 related matters “Special Action Group” drawn in from Line Departments including H&FW, IPR, NSDMA, School Education, NBSE, Rural Development, Police, Transport among others.
6. Ensure adherence by the citizens on the Advisory issued to avoid public gatherings.
7. To put on hold official functions and programmes involving big gatherings including mini hornbills.
8. Issue of new/fresh Inner Line Permits for Tourists (Domestic/Foreigners) and all other categories shall remain suspended with immediate effect until further orders.