Volunteers to help in management of the COVID-19 pandemic were briefed of various safety protocols at Shamator on June 12.
SHAMATOR, JUNE 13 (MExN): The Shamator Task Force for COVID-19 held a one day training cum briefing and induction of COVID-19 who are to be engaged in case of any emergency resulting out of the pandemic.
The objective of the meeting was to acclimatize the volunteers to the new environment and get them acquainted with all the procedures while carrying out the work.
Langonsen Tsanglao ADC, Chairman of the DTF Shamator spoke on the importance of following all safety norms. He said that manpower is needed and urged the people to come forward voluntarily to overcome this pandemic.
The medical team also sensitised the volunteers on frequent hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks. They were also reminded that PPE is mainly for health care workers who monitor the patients in close contact.
The team also directed the volunteers to mobilize the public to follow the protocols given by the authority and to stop social stigmitization against the volunteers, healthcare workers and all other frontline workers, including the patients.
Akumkhiung, Chairman 11 wards, meanwhile informed that Quarantine Centre in Shamator is run through community contribution, and therefore urged everyone to lend a helping hand in all forms.
A total of 17 volunteers attended the meeting conducted on June 12 at DB's court Shamator. T Takotoshi Jamir, BDO Shamator; members from Shamator Town Public Forum (STPF), members from Task Force COVID 19 Shamator and DBs were also present in the meeting.
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