The state government, district administrations, civil society organisations and others have been carrying out various activities to sensitise the public on COVID-19. Various advisories and directives are also being issued in the interest of the public.
Kiphire DTF meeting discusses extensive vaccination: Kiphire DTF meeting was held on Monday at DC’s conference hall, Kiphire.
According to DIPR report, chairman DPDB Kiphire, T. Yangseo Sangtam, MLA, said that the people should not believe in false information about the vaccine and therefore, he encouraged the citizens to avail the vaccine for preventive measures.
He also urged the members to initiate vaccination drives in rural areas and urged upon the village authorities not to hamper the vaccination drive by prohibiting the medical team.
He said that they should instead extend their cooperation during the vaccination drive.
The MLA lauded the administration, DTF, medical team, front line workers, tribal Hohos, civil societies, Church leaders and NGOs for the tireless efforts round the clock, in the fight against the pandemic.
DC and chairman DTF, Rahul Mali said that patients visited the hospital only after their conditions grew worse.
In this regard, he encouraged them to visit the hospital on early signs of symptoms. Mali also highlighted DTF activities and strategies for the entire district.
Meanwhile, the MLA visited Covid patients and later visited the ongoing oxygen plant construction at district hospital.
CGBA appeals GBs and public: Chakhroma Goan Burah Association (CGBA) has appealed to all concerned, particularly the GBs of Chakhroma jurisdiction to have “serious concern and be more active on our part” at respective villages/colonies/wards in order to facilitate smooth sailing of government programmes and guidance to fight against the virus at their respective places. In a press release, CGBA president Rokovitso Kuotsu and general secretary Thepfukuo Nagi said that the association was disturbed to have known that COVID-19 positive cases were increasing everyday and that the mortality was also increasing to a great extend along with the surge.
It appreciated the efforts of the government and civil societies in containing the spread and said that by the grace of God, much was improved compared to the past weeks.
Vaccination drive at Pfutsero: A special vaccination drive was organised by block task force (BTF), Pfutsero on June 13 at Pfutsero town sports complex.
In a press release, ADC & chairman, BTF for COVID-19 Pfutsero informed that a total of 749 persons were vaccinated in one session.
AR conduct vaccination drive at Shamator: Assam Rifles, Shamator batallion with the joint effort from CHC Shamator, led by medical officer, Dr. Mhathung L. Ngullie and Dr. Jacob from AR Shamator battalion conducted a Covid vaccination drive at Lasikiur village. During the drive, MO AR Dr. Jacob briefed the gathering. The Shamator batallion also conducted a sanitisation drive on Monday at Lasikiur village, Tuensang.
DC Wokha informs on odd-even system: Deputy commissioner & chairman DTF Wokha, Orenthung Lotha has informed that plying of taxi and auto rickshaw would be on odd-even basis. In order to streamline the system for the safety of the driver and passengers, the additional measures have been laid down for strict adherence: taxis and auto rickshaw are permitted to operate with a maximum of two passengers only without passenger in the front seat.
If any passenger is found without wearing mask the offender and the driver shall be fined an amount of Rs. 200 each; taxi and auto rickshaw drivers should disinfest the frequently touched area such as door knobs, door handles etc. After every trip and should compulsorily keep hand sanitiser in the vehicle; the production of negative COVID-19 test report by driver may be from any of the test-RAT/RTPCR/True Nat/CBNAAT/ (testing shall be free of cost).
All the drivers coming in to contact with the public be vaccinated at the earliest as per the criteria of the government of India, and pending complete vaccination, they should carry COVID-19 negative rest result valid up to 15 days. However, COVID-19 negative test result may not be required from a driver who has a fully vaccination certificate.
If the driver completely isolates himself by putting a plastic barrier/sheet in the vehicle between the driver and the passenger, the driver of such a vehicle may be exempted from the requirement of carrying COVID-19 test report; mingling and overcrowding with other drivers and crowding at the taxi/ auto rickshaw stand should be avoided. Any driver showing COVID-19 like symptoms such as fever, cough, cold, loss of smell/taste, diarrhea etc. should immediately isolate and get tested.