Nagaland COVID-19 update

70 suspected samples test negative
 

Dimapur, April 11 (MExN): All 70 suspected COVID-19 samples from Nagaland have tested negative as of 4:00pm of April 11. 

This was informed by Nagaland Principal Secretary, Home, Abhijit Sinha during a briefing today. 

He further assured that the position of availability of food grains, medicines, POL and other essential goods and commodities continues to be normal in the State.

Sinha further informed that the Nagaland Chief Minister, accompanied by the Deputy Chief Minister, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, the Chief Secretary Nagaland, and other senior officers, also attended the video conference with the Prime Minister today 

During the meeting, Chief Ministers of the States while briefing about their preparedness also requested for considering extension of the lockdown for some more time. The Prime Minister urged everyone to maintain utmost vigil as the coming three to four weeks were very crucial in the fight against COVID-19 and conveyed that the Government of India will consider the requests made for lockdown extension and give necessary guidance in this regard soon. 

The Nagaland CM also held a meeting with all the District Task Forces led by the Deputy Commissioners through video conferencing. He complemented the efforts being made by all the concerned district officers for enhancing the preparedness level in the fight against COVID-19. The CM asserted that the vulnerable people facing difficulties during the lock down should be taken care of. He asked everyone to remain vigilant, and in case of problem being faced on any matter to immediately bring to the notice of the Chief Secretary and other Officers for redressal.