Sikkim Chief minister PS Tamang today called for enforcement of complete lockdown in Rongli and Pakyong subdivisions in East Sikkim from 6 am tomorrow to contain the spread of COVID19. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting of the State Task Force convened at Gangtok today to discuss the recent spike in cases in these subdivisions.<br />'' <br />''The Chief Minister directed immediate restriction on movement of persons into official residences of ministers and MLAs. He further called for an immediate restriction on the return of employees and workers of all private companies for the next fifteen days. However, central government employees should be allowed to enter after thorough screening and testing.<br />'' <br />''Mr Tamang directed the state administration to assess and monitor quarantine facilities of the Army and paramilitary forces including General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF). He also called for immediate upgradation of quarantine facilities in Rongli and Pakyong, and consider home quarantine to manage the increase in cases.<br />'' <br />''The Chief Minister also directed to limiting the number of returnees from other states and complete restriction on inter-district movement of vehicles for at least fifteen days, in addition to restriction of intra-district movement.<br />'' <br />''Chief Secretary SC Gupta informed that in Rongli and Pakyong Subdivisions, some cases have been detected in the community, and the government will ensure 100 percent testing of each person entering Sikkim at the entry point.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">According to a health bulletin issued yesterday, Sikkim reported a total of 153 COVID19 positive cases so far, of which 66 are active, while 87 people have recovered and discharged.</span><br />