KOHIMA, JUNE 8 (MExN): An emergency meeting of Kohima DTF on COVID-19 in regard to the revised SOPs for returnees to be released from the Institutional quarantine for Home Quarantine was held in DC's Office Chamber on June 8.
The meeting chaired by Kohima Deputy Commissioner and Chairman DTF, Gregory Thejawelie NCS was attended by Sr. SP Kohima, K Sophie; CMO Kohima, Dr Vezokholu; Medical Superintendent NHAK, Dr Kuobunuo; KMC Administrator, Kovi Meyase and other DTF members.
The DC apprised the members on the revised SOP in regard to returnees to be released from the Government Quarantine Centres for Home Quarantine where the clearance has to be given by the Medical Team at the Centres. Thereafter it will be considered and recommended by the DTF, which will be sent to the Chief Secretary for obtaining his concurrence. After this, the DC will issue the approval letter for releasing the returnees for undergoing Home Quarantine.
In this connection, the DTF decided to strictly follow the protocols as per the revised SOP. With regard to sample collection for testing at NHAK, the DTF decided that the concerned assigned medical teams would collect the sample of the returnees at the Quarantine Centres.
(DPRO, Kohima)
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