Itanagar, April 13: The Arunachal Pradesh government on Monday extended the lockdown imposed to contain the spread of novel coronavirus from April 14 to 30, a senior official said. The lockdown has been extended till April 30, Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar said.

Only state-run buses will be allowed to ply on the roads. Construction work will be allowed to resume after contractors seek permission from authorities concerned, but migrant labourers cannot be employed, he told reporters here. Arunachal Pradesh Under Lockdown Till March 31 Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Essential Services Exempted: CM Pema Khandu.

Intensive care units will be set up in hospitals at Tawang, Tezu, Aalo, Pasighat, Ziro and Khonsa this month, the official added.

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