Meanwhile, containment orders of the residences belonging to AS Stephen, TM Kasom and Chingripem Khamrang, Wino Bazaar were revoked on Tuesday as all the family members under the containment zones tested negative.

In view of the threats posed by the second wave, the district administration Ukhrul had declared immediate containment measures in the area.

It had also ordered for immediate sealing of the houses and compounds, barred entry and exit of the population from the containment areas, and asked to initiate active surveillance of COVID-19 cases.