Kiphire steps up COVID-19 preparedness

Kiphire, March 16 (MExN): Kiphire District Task Force (DTF) for Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) was held at Deputy Commissioner Office chamber Kiphire on March 14 under the chairmanship of DC Kiphire, Sarita Yadav IAS. 

During the meeting, a DIPR report stated that discussions were held related to sensitization for general public and preparedness check of Medical Department.   

 
The following directives and advisories were taken up during the meeting;
1.    All medical officers and staffs have been directed to be in their posting place and all station leave will be allowed only through the office of the Deputy Commissioner Kiphire.
2.    The locations have been identified to be used as quarantine facility in the District Hospital Kiphire, Community Health Centre Pungro, DUDA Rest House Kiphire and Dormitory hall Seyochung.
3.    The Medical Department will conduct sensitization and awareness on COVID- 19 prevention at the earliest in the border villages of Hakumuti, Mimi, Khonjiri, Khong, Vongti, Khongka Fakim through area medical officers and submit report.
4.    The Bazaar Union Kiphire is directed to submit report of the availability of numbers of masks and hand sanitizers in the market to District Administration and any hoarding and sale above the market price of such items will invite serious penalty.
5.    Medical Department was also informed to coordinate with the local churches, DEO and principal Zisaji Presidency College Kiphire to create Awareness among the students and teachers at the earliest and to submit the report.
6.    The NST Department, Sumo Owners Union and private passenger carriers are to report any out of state persons that travel to Kiphire using their services including passengers arriving by chopper to the police or district administration on the same day itself police department will monitor all such reports or failure to report.
7.    The PHE department is directed to ensure providing sufficient water to all schools, colleges, Government offices and overall public homes to ensure proper practice of sanitary habits like frequent washing of hand.
8.    All public offices, schools, colleges and private institution dealing with large numbers of people are directed to provide soap, water, and hand sanitizer for use by their students, staffs and visitors.
9.    Public are advised to refrain from any gatherings in large numbers and also to avoid unnecessary travel outside the district as far as possible as preventing measures.
10. As the international border with Myanmar along Kiphire district has been sealed as a precautionary measure the Deputy Commandant Village Guards Kiphire is directed to increase vigilance along the international border areas and report any illegal crossings immediately.
11. All shops keepers are advised to use masks and hand sanitizers while dealing with customers.