Coronavirus: District Task Force constituted in Dimapur
A help desk to tackle the threat of Coronavirus with medical personnel set up in Arrival of Dimapur airport in coordination with CMO, Dimapur is seen in this picture tweeted by Airport Authority of India, Dimapur Airport, Nagaland on February 4. Sufficient signage are placed and announcement made through PA system, dedicated room and ambulance for emergency also on standby, it said. The Dimapur district administration, on Wednesday, also formed a District Task Force (DTF) to monitor and review preparedness for Coronavirus threat in Dimapur. (Photo Courtesy: AAI Dimapur Airport, Nagaland @aaidmuairport / Twitter)
Dimapur, February 5 (MExN): The Dimapur district administration, on Wednesday, formed a District Task Force (DTF) to monitor and review preparedness for nCorona virus (Coronavirus) in Dimapur.
It was constituted during a meeting held in the office chamber of the Deputy Commissioner, Dimapur to discuss preparedness for tackling the coronavirus threat in Dimapur district.
The members of the DTF include the Deputy Commissioner; Commissioner of Police; Chief Medical Officer; Medical Superintendent; Administrator, Dimapur Municipal Council; Chief Veterinary Officer; Director, Airport Authority of India; Station Manager, Dimapur Railway Station; Extra Assistant Commissioner, Chumukedima; District Public Relations Officer; SMO, WHO, Kohima and Team Leader Rapid Response Team.
According to a press release from DC Dimapur Anoop Kinchi, IAS, the meeting, among others, deliberated on measures for coordination with Railway department.
The House decided that to initiate announcements and display system for disseminating awareness on Coronavirus at the Dimapur Railways and the Medical department to set up helpdesk at various locations at the station, it said.
Likewise, the DMC will also set up display system in the Dimapur city “to inform the public not to panic and observe precautionary measures,” it added.
In addition, the screening of passengers at Dimapur Airport, which started for passengers travelling from affected countries on January 30, will continue.
Meanwhile, the release further advised the public to extend cooperation to Health and Family Welfare department.
'Persons who have travelled to the affected countries on or after January 15, 2020 are also requested to be to be proactive and come forward if they exhibit any symptoms,' it said.
In this connection, the following designated officials can be contacted: Dr. Imtiwapang Aier, DSO - 9612288073) and Dr. Kainyu, Epidemiologist -9612484361.
