A deserted street during lockdown in Aizawl. (File image)

The Mizoram government on Monday extended the ongoing week-long lockdown in Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) area by one more week till November 9.

The decision to extend the lockdown in Aizawl was taken at an emergency meeting attended by chief minister Zoramthanga.

Mizoram government on October 26 had announced a week-long lockdown in Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) area from October 27 to check the spread of COVID-19.

The Mizoram government also launched ‘Covid-19 No Tolerance Fortnight’ across the state till November 9.