Sikkim today extended the ongoing state-wide lockdown effective till 31st May to 5 am on 7th June 2021 in view of continued COVID19 case positivity of over 20 per cent over the last few weeks.<br />'' <br />''The state reported 264 new COVID19 cases on Sunday based on 1,207 tests.<br />'' <br />''The state has reported 7,202 COVID19 cases and 103 case fatalities this month so far.<br />'' <br />''AIR correspondent reports, the decision to extend the lockdown, which came into effect on 17th May, was taken at a meeting chaired by chief minister PS Tamang today in Gangtok.<br />'' <br />''During the extended lockdown from 31st May, milk, vegetable and ration shops will remain open during 7 am to 12 pm while medicine shops and petrol pumps will operate normally.<br />'' <br />''Movement of people on essential duties and services has been allowed. <br />'' <br />''All establishments, state government offices, institutions, markets and factories except pharma companies and those engaged in the production of medicines, medical equipment, oxygen and allied sectors will remain closed.<br />'' <br />''All activities, congregations and movement of vehicles will be prohibited, except those involved in essential and emergency services, COVID19 testing and vaccination.<br />'' <br />''Factories, industries and production units where in-house labour is available can operate following COVID19 advisory issued by the labour department.<br />'' <br />''Construction activities are permitted with locally available labour at the site.<br />'' <br />''Loading and unloading of all food items will be allowed from 12 am to 7 am while MGNREGA works and agricultural activities will be permitted in areas with no COVID19 cases.<br />'' <br />''Movement of passengers boarding or returning from Pakyong or Bagdogra airports and New Jalpaiguri railway station in West Bengal will be allowed on production of tickets and negative RT-PCR reports conducted within 48 hours of arrival.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Temi Tea Estate in South Sikkim will operate with 50 per cent staff, maintaining COVID19 protocol, while Sikkim Manipal Medical College and Nursing College have been allowed to conduct exams maintaining COVID19 protocol. </span><br />