Newmai News Network
Imphal | March 8
In the wake of the Coronavirus fear, isolation wards at Moreh Hospital and Integrated Check Post (ICP) were opened on Sunday in the border town Moreh.
Moreh is a commercial hub in Manipur located in Indo-Myanmar border.
Speaking to the media on the occasion, Manipur Health Minister L Jayentakumar said that so far, there is no confirmed report of Coronavirus case in the state. "There is no confirmed report in Myanmar also according to the latest survey report of WHO. Medical check points have been opened at more than five different places including Imphal International Airport to detect this cases," he added.
The Minister has advised all the health staff to take active participation for prevention of the novel Coronavirus infection. Concerning the increasing fear of the public regarding the outbreak of infection, he said that the Health Department is putting all possible efforts to prevent this disease from entering into the state.
He said that Moreh, being an international border town with Myanmar is a sensitive place. To protect ourselves from the virus, we need to maintain neat and cleanliness. "Our surroundings should be kept hygienic so that this virus can be kept away," he added.
Regarding the shielding of international border to stop entering of foreigners who may be carrier of the infection, Jayentakumar said that the Ministry of Defence and External Affairs Ministry will be consulted if the matter becomes aggravated.
The Minister also informed that people should avoid mass gathering to keep away from the disease. He further said that boosting one’s immune system will also be a means to protect ourselves from this infection. "For this, one needs to maintain good health with good food. Proper hand wash is also a necessary practice to be maintained for avoiding the infection," he added.
He added that fake reports on social media should not be trusted. "For official confirmation one can refer to WHO reports," and also urged the health staff to be serious in their duties.
Later, Jayentakumar and his team visited Moreh gate No. 1 and 2 and also inspected health officials on duty. He also inspected food safety office located at ICP Moreh and instructed food safety officials for conducting thorough screening of food items imported from Myanmar.
