As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the world and the World Health Organisation declaring the outbreak as pandemic, various Naga organisations have appealed for taking necessary measures.
NGBF: Nagaland GB Federation (NGBF) has appealed to the state government to start taking necessary precautionary measures to combat novel coronavirus. NGBF through its media cell said it was only a matter of time that the virus reaches the state, which was directly connected to others cities already affected by COVID-19. The federation maintained that Dimapur was more vulnerable because of railway and airport connection.
“It is time to install screening test in the airport and railway station, opening of help desk, banning of public gathering, tourist, if needed closing down of schools for some days and preparing for quarantine, and intensive public awareness etc,” NGBF suggested.
Stating that “our living conditions are not to that standard as to tackle the massive outbreak of such pandemic,” NGBF, therefore, appealed to the state government to take up all the measures to prevent spread of the disease in the state.
CPO: Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) has urged the state government to adopt necessary precautionary measures. CPO publicity & info secretary Vipanyi Krome urged the government not to allow tourists especially foreigners and people coming from mainland in Phek district unless valid and proper documents were obtained from concern authority.
Reiterating its resolution that strictly banned hunting of animals, CPO has advised all its constituent units and frontal organisation to keep strict vigil. CPO has further appealed to the government agencies and educational institution to strictly observe advisories issued by the health ministry.
Meanwhile, CPO has appreciated Khezhakeno Youth Organisation for restricting tourist to Chida Resort, Khezhakeno Village. As a preventive measure, KYO has informed that Chida Resort, under Khezhakeno Village Phek District would remain temporarily remain closed for tourists. KYO president Senovielhou Koza and general secretary Kevieneilo Koza said that the temporary restriction was purely a precautionary step.
Schools urged to provide free masks, sanitizers
Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has appealed to all head(s) of educational institutions in Naga inhabited areas to take all necessary precautionary measures in-order to ensure that the students were kept free from the deadly virus. NSF has appealed to all the institutions to tie-up with their respective state governments and distribute free masks and hand-sanitizers to all the students.
In a press note, NSF president Ninoto Awomi and secretary education Kegwayhun Tep have also asked all institutions to strictly comply with the health advisories/preventive measures issued by departments concerned to avoid contracting the disease and combat its spread.