Health Minister takes stock of preparedness in Dimapur

Minister S Pangyu Phom during his visit to Dimapur Railway Station. (DIPR Photo) 
 

Dimapur, March 23 (MExN): To take stock of the preparedness and preventive measures taken up for possible case of COVID-19 in the district, Minister for Health & Family Welfare, S Pangyu Phom visited COVID-19 Control Room at District Hospital Dimapur after which he inspected the isolation ward and ventilation rooms which has been kept for possible case of COVID-19 in the district. During the visit medical officials briefed him about the various steps taken up in the district. 

The Minister also inspected Dimapur Railway station where medical officials have been posted to screen the passengers and also interacted with the Railway officials. The Minister also inspected Nagaland Gate and Dilai Gate and interacted with the medical and police personnel who were manning the gate. 

Stressing on importance of social distancing to prevent the outbreak, the Minister appealed the administration and police to strictly follow the lockdown orders issued by the government. 

Expressing appreciation to all NGOs who have come forward to help through different means, he informed that Advisor for Food and Civil Supplies, Phukayi, has donated 200 bags of rice and 10 bags of dal for medical personnel. He further urged the public not to panic and to maintain social distancing.

 Advisor for Information & Public Relations, Toshi Wungtung, who also accompanied the Minister stated that in order to curb the fake news and rumours circulated in social media often, IPR officials will collect the facts from all the necessary points and report on daily basis.