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Covid-19: Assam's Jorhat to go under total lockdown from July 9-15

According to the order of the District Magistrate and Chairperson, DDMA, Jorhat, all the weekly huts/markets will remain closed in the entire district by this order

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The Paltan Bazaar area wears a deserted look following the Assam government-imposed the complete lockdown to curb the spread of novel coronavirus, in Guwahati.

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1 min read Last Updated : Jul 07 2020 | 7:26 AM IST

In order to contain the spread of Covid-19 in Assam, 'total lockdown' to be imposed in areas under the Jorhat Municipal Board from 7 pm of July 9 to July 15.

According to the order of the District Magistrate and Chairperson, DDMA, Jorhat, all the weekly huts/markets will remain closed in the entire district by this order.

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