Despite the surge in cases, Meghalaya CM lifts lockdown in the state
Despite the surge in cases, Meghalaya CM lifts lockdown in the state
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The state of Meghalaya has reported many cases of coronavirus. Despite the surge in the number of COVID-19 cases across India, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma Monday declared that his government is not in favor of forcing any further lockdowns as it would again "close down" the economy. After chairing a review meeting, Sangma told: "lockdown is not really a solution, but only a mechanism to delay the spread of coronavirus." Sangma went on to say that the Meghalaya Government shall not impose another lockdown as it cannot once again close down the economy.

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The Meghalaya Chief Minister was of further opinion that the COVID-19 disease is here to stay, and hence, people must be "cautious" and learn how to adapt themselves. Sangma's statement comes a day after "fake news" reports declaring yet another lockdown in the state capital Shillong went viral on social media platforms. As per reports, the rumor of another lockdown in Shillong to curb the novel coronavirus went viral on WhatsApp on Sunday, September 20.

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This fake post, which spread like wildfire on social media, stated: "Chief Minister, Conrad Sangma has announced a complete lockdown on Monday and Tuesday in Shillong agglomeration. Lockdown will be used to trace contacts of the cases reported in Shillong. Citizens urged to cooperate fully." Taking note, the Director of Information and Public Relations of Meghalaya has filed a First Information Report with the Officer In-charge the Cyber Crime Police Station in Shillong for taking necessary action as per relevant provisions of law against the culprits.

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