‘Niathu resort, Cricket Academy kept ready for quarantine utility’
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‘These are extraordinary times,’ says CM as he urges people to follow directives
Kohima, March 23 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Neiphiu Rio today informed that the Niathu Resort, Dimapur and the Cricket Academy, Sovima have been kept ready for quarantine utility.
Addressing the people at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, Kohima, Rio appealed to all people, particularly students coming from outside the State to “first stay in private areas or buildings for quarantine.”
“There is no need to panic but have to be alert and cautious to ensure that we are not infected,” the Chief Minister said. He pointed out that the next few weeks are very crucial in the fight against the pandemic and expressed hope that with the active participation of everyone, “we can together overcome these difficult times.”
“These are extraordinary times and we need to unite in order to face the challenge under a spirit of oneness. Every citizen is a member of team Nagaland and together we will overcome the hurdles that lie ahead,” Rio stated.
The Chief Minister said that while Nagaland does not have any confirmed cases, there is no reason to be complacent or to lower our guard. He sought the co-operation and support of each and every citizen of the state in adhering to the steps and preventive measures being taken by the state government.
The Medical Department and all the health personnel have been working day in and day out in taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus, the CM added. He assured that the department is “fully prepared for providing care and the requisite medical assistance to anyone in the event of any eventuality.”
The state government has issued many instructions and is adopting steps like restricting public movement, closure of public places and other such containment measures for preventing the spread of the virus.
He urged the people of Nagaland to adopt the best practises of personal hygiene and social distancing as recommended by the health authorities. Rio also urged to maintain vigil and help the authorities in preventing rumours and fake news from being spread.
He meanwhile called upon all sections across the country to be sensitive to all communities and refrain from ostracisation, racial profiling and discrimination at this juncture.
