DC Dimapur addressing the joint meeting of Dimapur District Task Force for COVID-19 and DTF for COVID-19 vaccination on May 18. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, May 18 (MExN): The Deputy Commissioner Dimapur Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS, convened a joint meeting of Dimapur District Task Force (DTF) for COVID-19 and DTF for COVID-19 vaccination in the conference hall of DC office on May 18.
DC Dimapur informed that nil cases were reported in Dimapur district for the last couple of weeks with a very negligible positivity rate. He however said that the meeting was called for reminding the members not to be complacent but to remain in a state of preparedness, since COVID-19 cases are increasing in other parts of the country and also globally, a DIPR report stated.
With regard to COVID-19 vaccination, the DC informed that Dimapur district recorded the highest vaccination doses administered satisfactorily in all aspects. Towards this, he mentioned that the Central team from the ministry appreciated and expressed satisfaction during their visit at Dimapur in the month of April. The DC Dimapur also informed that the Central team appreciated the public in general for following COVID-19 appropriate behaviour and also the support extended by NGOs and civil societies to the DTF and vaccination team.
With regard to the routine immunization, the DC advised the vaccination team for keeping track of the routine immunization especially to children.
In the meeting, the need for common bio medical waste management facilities at Dimapur was raised by Doctor Clement from CISHR, to which the DC Dimapur asked DMC Dimapur for initiating the proposal in coordination with CMO Dimapur.
CMO Dimapur highlighted on the scenario of current situation and comparative study of Covid-19 situation in the district.
Districts Immunization officer, Dr Rebecca highlighted on the COVID-19 vaccination status of health workers, frontline workers, senior citizens and amongst different age groups till May 15.
She explained that for the age group 12 to 14 years CorBE vax is available in 20 dose vial and for avoiding vaccine shortage, the Government has been administering the vaccine to the children in the schools, both government and private schools. The team has visited 90 schools so far conducting session sites for 12 to 14 years age group, she informed.
The meeting was attended by ACP Dimapur, administrative officers and Dimapur DTF members.
