Mock drill on COVID-19 quarantine SOP held in Bhandari

Workers spray disinfectant during the drill was held at public local ground, Bhandari on May 17. (DIPR Photo)

Bhandari, May 18 (MExN): A mock drill was held at public local ground, Bhandari on May 17. The Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) from the reception point to respective Institutional Quarantine facilities and procedures were followed.

A DIPR report stated that the mock drill was conducted for propose of familiarization of COVID-19 quarantine SOP for the frontline workers and also identify practical gaps for systematic and safe management of the returnees for health safety and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Guideline was also made for the returnees at the quarantine facility.

Emergency Response Plan for Bhandari Sub division on COVID-19 has been structured with the following officers designated in different Incident Response system (IRS) positions: Tiameren Chang ADC, Responsible Officer (RO) T Sulanthung SDO (Civil)- Incident commander (IC); Dr Riku Khutso, EAC Hq- Deputy Incident Commander (Dy IC); Selemla S Sangtam EAC Baghty- Liasion Officer (LO); Dr Chonben, MO, CHC- Planning Section Chief (PSC); Sukumo Kikon, SDPO Bhandari- Safety Officer (SO); Dr Lawrence Lotha MO, CHC Bhandari- Operation Section Chief (OSC); Ngou I/C, 7th NAP, Logistic Section Chief (LSC); Lily Lotha APRO- Information and Media Officer (IMO).