CM takes stock of Covid situation in Tuensang

June 23, 2021 101 Views No Comment

DIMAPUR , June 23: State chief minister, Neiphiu Rio held a meeting with members of Tuensang district task force for COVID-19 at DC’s conference hall, Tuensang on June 22.

According to DIPR report, deputy commissioner and chairman DTF Tuensang, Kumar Ramnikant highlighted the statistical report on Covid-19 in a presentation and mentioned some of the challenges faced by the district.

Tribal Hohos of the district while appreciating the support and care from the government towards the district expressed their grievances in the health sector.

In this regard, Rio mentioned about the government’s focus on health sector and assured the districts that it would keep the people safe and overcome the pandemic.

He highlighted on the development of oxygen generator plant at Tuensang and urged the gathering to maintain and take care of the various facilities.

Minister for health and family welfare, Pangnyu Phom shared about the government’s plans in fulfilling the needs and demands of the district.

He was of the view that vaccination and testing at Tuensang district should be boosted to catch up with other districts, for which he urged civil societies, tribal leaders and other faith based institutions to play an active and proactive role in educating the people.

NPF legislator Toyang Changkhong Chang appreciated the commitment and concern of the chief minister towards the district.

Principal Secretary, H&FW, Amardeep S. Bhatia stated that the idea on relaxing the lockdown depended on bringing down the positivity rate of the state below 5%. However, he stressed that it does not mean the pandemic was gone, but everyone should follow COVID appropriate behaviour.

ASHA workers are to ensure that they are in the respective villages to do their needful duties and also facilitate the health care in the villages, he added.

Principal director H&FW, Dr. Neikhrielie said the government and department was very sensitive towards the health system of the state and trying to provide essentials on need base.

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