Noklak DTF on COVID-19 holds review meeting

Review meeting of Noklak District Task Force on COVID-19 held at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak on August 19. (DIPR Photo)

Review meeting of Noklak District Task Force on COVID-19 held at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak on August 19. (DIPR Photo)

Noklak, August 19 (MExN): A review meeting of Noklak District Task Force on COVID-19 with the District Nodal officers for COVID-19, Additional Secretary, Horticulture, Zarenthung Ezung and Joint Director, H&FW Dr Thanghoi Lam was held at DC’s Conference Hall, Noklak on August 19.

Acoording to a DIPR report, during the meeting, Additional Secretary, Horticulture Zarenthung Ezung stated that though there is lack of infrastructure in the district, if the people take enough precautions, prevention, get vaccination and follow the SOPs/guidelines issued by Government then the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic can be overcome. 

Two waves of the pandemic have been faced and now the third wave is expected for which we need to be prepared, he stated while urging the house to scale up COVID-19 testing and vaccinated in the district. He requested the healthcare workers to continue their efforts in fighting the pandemic. 

Joint Director, Directorate of Health & Family Welfare, Dr Thanghoi Lam updated on the overall scenario of pandemic and advised on how to manage the ongoing crisis of the pandemic. He urged upon the district task force to make use of the BSL lab 2 which is installed at Tuensang. Dr Lam also spoke on contact tracing, vaccination and other logistics necessities for the district. On vaccination, Dr Lam elaborated on awareness campaign on vaccination and advice to rectify the rumours that spread in the social media.

Chairing the meeting, Deputy Commissioner Noklak, Hiazu Meru welcomed the team from Kohima and briefed on the preparedness on COVID-19 and also highlighted the steps taken in managing the COVID-19 pandemic in the district. The meeting was attended by DTF members, HoDs, civil organizations and religious leaders.