Himachal lift Disaster management Act , Covid situation improve

Taking note  of the present situation of COVID – 19 in the State and after taking into consideration the overall improvement in the situation with steep decline in positivity rate state government decided to lift the Disaster management Act to control Covid pandemic.State notification issued here today said that there may not be any  further need to invoke the provisions of the Disaster Management Act for COVID – 19 containment measures .”All the restrictions for containment of COVID – 19 issued by SEC are hereby withdrawn however advisories on COVID  containment measures , including on the use of face mask and hand hygiene , would continue to guide the overall State response to the pandemic  and keeping the nature of the disease in mind, the District Administrations still need to remain observant of the situation.  The Act may be consider taking promoted surge in number of cases if observed. The role of Union Home department and police likely to ceased with this notification. All the Departments and Organizations of the Government , District Magistrates , Police Officers , Officials and Local Authorities of the State are directed to ensure strict compliance with the directions of the State Executive Committee.