Dimapur DC inspects quarantine huts made by Lotha community Diphupar

DIPR Feature
Dimapur | June 11

Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur, Anoop Kinchi, IAS, applauded the collective effort of the Lotha Baptist Church Diphupar (LBCD) and the Lotha Community Diphupar for their commendable initiative towards fighting the COVID 19 pandemic, especially for preventing community transmission.

Visiting the ongoing construction of Quarantine Center located near LBCD on June 11, the DC said he was impressed with the Quarantine huts , which has a Naga traditional touch, proper electrification, stand fans in each hut, and full floor carpeting of the huts. 

The DC further observed that a kind of bench made of Bamboo and placed outside each hut and the airy and spacious ambience with a separate toilet and bathroom for each occupant would provide comfortable accommodation. He also donated masks and assured to provide disinfectants.

During an interaction with the DC, Chairman of Lotha Community Diphupar, Zuchumo Mozhui said that while returnees after completion of 14 days institutional quarantine have been advised home quarantine for 14 more days, in some cases home quarantine was not feasible due to the presence of elderly people, pregnant women, children and absence of seperate rooms, toilets etc. 

Therefore, under the directive of Diphupar Village Council, all communities were asked to set up Quarantine Centers for such cases as a preventive measure to prevent community transmission. The LBCD initiated the project with donations from Diphupar Lotha Church and community members.

Diphupar Lotha Community COVID 19 Convenor, Zuben Patton informed that around 15 returnees from Diphupar Lotha community are expected as per the list. 

So far, 5 huts with separate toilet and bathroom facility are almost complete.  More huts would be constructed, Patton added.