<span style="color: #222222;">Following the decline in daily COVID-19 infections in the state, the Nagaland government has decided to extend its recent phase of unlocking till December 15. The unlock-7 phase currently being enforced will end on October 30. The unlock-8 will come into force from November 1.<br />''<br />''Minister for Planning and Coordination Neiba Kronu during a press conference held at Kohima today informed that the decision to continue with the unlock-8 phase was taken at a review meeting of the High Powered Committee on COVID-19 helmed by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio. Kronu also informed that decision to open schools for the conduct of normal classes for standard 1 to 4 in urban areas will be taken up by the respective district task force. The government further decided to lift the night curfew across the state.<br />''<br />''However, the Minister requested everyone to get vaccinated as it is crucial.  Krono  also informed that Hornbill festival will be held this year however duration of the festival is yet to be decided. The Minister said, fully vaccinated tourists will be allowed to attend the festival.</span><br />