CM urges senior citizens not to venture out

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 20, 2020

Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today said that elderly citizen should refrain from going out as far as possible.  

“We have seen throughout the world that the virus (COVID-19) affects the elderly more. Therefore, I would urge our elderly, our senior citizens to refrain from going out to crowded places. They should keep themselves safe because this virus is something that we have seen throughout the world affects the elderly more,” the Chief Minister said in his daily media briefing. 

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He also urged headmen, parents and guardians to ensure that their children/wards do not venture out in the localities and engage in outdoor games in locality streets.

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The CM further urged all citizens to adhere and maintain social distancing norms to prevent the further spread of the virus. 

Sangma also informed that the government is working on by getting medical professionals on board to give medical advice to people in different languages – Khasi, Garo and Hindi.