The DoHFW Nagaland on December 16 appealed to the young people to practice caution with regard to COVID-19, stating that maximum confirmed cases are between 20-40 years. (File Photo)
Consultative meeting held with Church orgs, CSOs, district administration and municipal council
Kohima, December 16 (MExN): The Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (DoHFW) Nagaland on Wednesday appealed to the young people to practice caution with regard to COVID-19, stating that maximum confirmed cases are between the age of 20-40 years.
Stating that COVID-19 does not discriminate but affects all age groups, Principal Director Dr Vizolie Suokhrie also cautioned that even if the young people do not develop complications, they may spread the disease and become ‘super spreaders’ endangering the community, particularly the elderly and people with co-morbidities.
Further, symptomatic cases are also increasing. It is therefore of utmost importance that the SOPs are followed by everyone, Principal Director Dr Suokhrie stated in a release.
The department further appealed to all concerned to avoid activities that involve crowding like mobile caroling in groups and processions, picnics, partying, merrymaking and other entertainment events.
The appeal was part of the resolutions adopted during the consultative meeting with Church Organizations, Civil Society Organizations, representatives of District Administration and Municipal Council which was held on December 16, according to a statement from the Department.
The meeting was held on account of the on-going COVID-19 pandemic and with a view to contain the risk of spread of COVID- 19 during the winter season which coincides with Flu season coupled with the ensuing festive season, the statement informed.
It also appealed to defer or postpone conferences, jubilees, convocations, etc. scheduled during the festive season. Weddings have been directed to follow SOPs and preventive measures at all times
Meanwhile, it also appealed for Christmas and New Year Community feasts to be avoided or if unavoidable, it advised food to be served in take-away packages and to follow all social distancing measures and COVID appropriate behavior at all times.
The public has also been urged to avoid travelling to other places particularly from towns to villages to attend social events. If unavoidable, follow preventive measures at all times, it appealed.
Staggering of devotional services to minimize crowding and to follow preventive measures at all times was also advised.
Food vendors should observe SOPs and not entertain customer without wearing face mask and ensure that there is no crowding around the stalls, and to serve the food in take-away package, the appeal added.
People with Flu-like symptoms should isolate themselves and come forward for testing as timely testing, detection and early treatment can prevent debilitating complications and reduce mortalities, the department added.
Public transport operators have been urged to adhere with the SOPs and authorized enforcing agencies to take strict action for violation of the SOPs as per legal provisions against the offenders.
Meanwhile, the meeting also resolved to reiterate the necessity of observance of preventive measures especially with regard to ‘COVID-19 appropriate behaviors’ issued through SOPs by all residents of the State.
Along with being actively involved in creating awareness in sensitizing people on prevention from COVID-19, the meeting also resolved to strictly enforce SOPs, and to take action for violation of the SOPs as per legal provisions against the offenders.
