With no positive cases from the community since Thursday last week, the lockdown in Samtse Throm has been relaxed from today. Samtse town has been under lockdown since Monday last week after a woman tested positive for coronavirus.
Undergoing a complete lockdown for more than 10 days, residents of Samtse cautiously came out of their respective homes as the restrictive relaxations of lockdown began from today.
Most of the people came out to buy essentials from identified shops that were allowed to open in their respective zones.
One person from each household is allowed to move within their respective zones as per the timing mentioned in their movement cards. However, individuals from red buildings and primary contacts under home quarantine are not allowed to come out.
Inter-zone movement is also not allowed for now.
Schools, offices, and institutes will continue to remain closed until further notice. Constructions and manufacturing activities will be allowed but only in strict self-containment mode with prior approval from the District COVID-19 Task Force.
Meanwhile, the District COVID-19 Task Force reminded the residents to strictly follow the movement restriction protocols and adhere to the health safety advisories to fully contain the transmission of the virus in the Dzongkhag before July 20. The district plans to roll out the vaccination programme along with the rest of the country as planned.
Passang Dorji, Samtse
