Various meetings are being held in different districts in view of COVID-19, where important advisories for public have been issued and also trainings held to combat the possible spread of Coronavirus.
Wokha: Health and Family Welfare department Wokha conducted training on COVID-19 at DC conference hall on March 18. A press release from CMO office stated that, Dr. C.W. Tungoe, CMO Wokha stated that training was specifically organised for medical officers, nurses, stakeholders and paramilitary officials to equip them on event of disease outbreak in the district and create awareness among the people. He further stated that the district administration along with medical staff is carrying out surveillance at entry points.Topics on infection, prevention, surveillance, clinical case management and demonstration on personal protection equipment were also conducted by Dr. N. Thungbemo Patton, DSO IDSP and Dr. Khesheli, epidemiologist, IDSP. Dr. Zuben Kikon, DCMO informed that thermal scanners and isolation wards for suspected cases were available in the district.
Wokha DC Orenthung Lotha urged the medical staff to be in their place of posting and informed the public not to panic. He stated that markets in Bhandari, Sanis and Baghty were closed down as precautionary measures and that an awareness drive on COVID-19 would be conducted in different churches by administration, medical and paramilitary officials on March 22.
Mokokchung: COVID-19 preparedness training for all SMOs, MOs, medical officers of private practitioners, DPM, BPM, DCM, CHOs, ASHA coordinators, GNMs, ANMs and health workers started batch wise from March 18 to 20 at the conference hall of CMO office, Mokokchung.
A press release from DPMU, NRHM Mokokchung stated that, speaker of the training were Dr Aonungdok MO , Dr Kilangwabang medicine specialist, Dr Tsipongchem pathologist, Dr Tiasunep DVBO and Dr Akumtemjen epidemiologist IDSP. Trainees were trained on clinical case management, infection prevention and control, laboratory surveillance, environmental cleaning and disinfection, risk assessment, community surveillance, information and management, non clinical interventions for COVID-19, SARI surveillance, travel restrictions, wash and bio medical waste management (BMWM), epidemiology etc.
Earlier, keynote address was delivered by Dr R Chubala Aier, CMO where she stressed on the need to have preparedness and response plan in the district. Dr Kibangkumba DCMO also added that to create mass awareness special emphasis should be given through church platforms.
DC Kohima: Deputy commissioner (DC) Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie has issued following advisories in the interest of the public health to prevent and control the outbreak: Public are advised to maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene at home and in all public places; Public are advised to avoid mass gathering and functions and non-essential official gathering such as seminars, workshops, conference etc may be deferred; Public are to avoid panic buying of essential commodities as there is no shortage; For any assistance queries on COVID-19 to reach out to the Kohima District Helpline No. for assistance at 8837093602/7005464959;
All persons including students studying outside Nagaland who have entered the state in view of the closer of schools and colleges to kindly contact the following Helpline No. 7005415243/9856071745/7005939653 or send email to nissu.idsp@nic.in of the Health and Family Welfare department, Nagaland.
DC Mon: Deputy commissioner, Mon Thavaseelan K informed that as precautionary measure to prevent and control the outbreak of COVID-19, the issue new/fresh Inner Line Permits for tourists (domestic/foreigners) and all other categories shall remain suspended with immediate effect until further orders. The entry of any foreign or domestic tourist shall remain barred in Mon district from March 18 till further orders. All educational institutions (elementary/secondary/higher secondary/colleges) both government and private under Mon district are to remain closed from March 17 till April 12. All hostel both government and private have been directed to send the students home for the period the educational institutions would remain shut. Private tuitions are also banned in the district. Further, all non-essential official gatherings such as seminars, workshops, conferences etc are to be deferred during this period. However, ongoing board/council/university examination will continue as per schedule. DC requested all citizens of Mon to refrain from spreading unverified rumours. Any person found creating/spreading such message and rumours in social media will be penalized as per relevant section of the law. In addition, the following advisory is issued in public interest: Public are advised to refrain from holding any social, cultural, sports, political, religious, academic and family functions/programmes which may involve gathering of a large number of people; Public are advised to avoid all forms of non-essential travel outside the state; All persons, including students studying outside Nagaland, who have entered the district on or after March 1 from outside are advised to immediately contact Dr. Kumkiuba at 9862078993. DC also directed all traders/shopkeepers to refrain from hoarding of essential commodities and are further directed not to sell any item at a price higher than the maximum retail price (MRP). Those violating this directive will be dealt with according to relevant sections of Law.
DC Kiphire: Deputy commissioner Kiphire Sarita Yadav advised the public of Kiphire to follow certain precautionary steps to prevent and control the outbreak of Covid-19 with immediate effect: Public are advised to refrain from holding any social, cultural, sports, political, religious, academic and family gathering; All official gathering such as seminars, workshops, conference in Kiphire district are to be deferred until March 12; All the political parties and general public are to refrain from election canvassing in any form till further notice for the forthcoming by-election to 60 Pungro-Kiphire assembly constituency; Public are requested to keep calm and refrain from believing or spreading false information spread through social media or other unofficial sources; Public are also requested to refrain from panic buying of commodities as there are enough stock of essential commodities available within the district; Shop and other business establishments are requested to refrain from hoarding and selling essentials commodities like masks, hand sanitizers, soaps etc or selling them at higher rate than the MRP; All citizens of Kiphire district are encouraged to reach out to the district helpline number: 9612921898/7005589941 for any information or clarification of doubts before believing or spreading any false or alarming information.
ZTC: Zunheboto Town Council (ZTC) administrator issued advisory in the interest of general public under Zunheboto town: Cleanliness and hygiene are to be maintained in all public toilets and amenities; All restaurants/hotels/eateries etc, are to maintain outmost cleanliness and hygiene; No wild and live animals are to be sold in the market; Fish, poultry and meat are to be sold only at the designated shops/locations duly authorized by ZTC; Random butchers and meat shops are hereby strictly prohibited; Rearing of pigs and poultry in close proximity to human in town areas are strictly discouraged; All the wards are to maintain proper sanitation within their respective jurisdiction. Random disposal of garbage in locations beside the designated garage disposal areas are hereby strictly prohibited, strict action will be initiated against the defaulters; For any service in regards to disposal of waste from the designated garbage disposal sides under Zunheboto town, public may kindly contact the helpline no. 8787599934/8014157331; Hoarding/selling of hand sanitizers and masks at exorbitant prices is strictly prohibited and is to be sold at the prescribed MRPs. Strict action and penalty will be initiated against the defaulters; avoid large public gatherings for the time being, keeping in mind the extremely contagious nature of the virus; For any queries in regard to Covid-19, public may contact helpline no. 9862689920/9366359987.
DC Jalukie: Deputy commissioner, Peren, Jalukie sub-divisional task force held an emergency meeting on March 18 at ADC office chamber to chalk out the plan of action for Jalukie sub-division for sensitization and awareness to implement preventive measures on the outbreak of corona virus. According to DIPR report, senior medical officer CHC Jalukie highlighted the importance of wearing masks and use of hand sanitizers and how to maintain distance from infected persons. District surveillance officer also said that people coming from effected city or states need to be quarantined at home for 14 days. In case of any emergency purposes the district task force has set up an isolation ward at CHC Jalukie town since Jalukie is the main entry point for the district. ADC Jalukie, Dr. Tinojongshi Chang advised the concerned members to inform the symptoms of coronavirus to all the wards/colonies through announcement so as to maintain hygiene and to take necessary preventive measures. The house also agreed to pass information on the use of hand sanitizers in open market/bazaars to create more awareness and sensitization for general public and preparedness check of medical department.
SPO: Officials of Secheku Public Organization (SPO) held a meeting at its president’s residence Pfutsero on March 13. A press release from SPO president Vekhosa Rüho and general secretary, Tho-O Shupao stated that, members expressed concern about public health pertaining to the severity and alarmingly spreading of Coronavirus. Meeting deliberated at the necessity of taking up precautious and preventive measures. It thereby resolved to restrict both foreign and domestic tourists from entering into Secheku area in a bid to contain spreading of COVID-19. The house also placed an appeal to every village under Secheku area to take up preventive measures at its own level.
NAYO: Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO) has appealed to the general public and concerned authorities to comply with the following directives and demands. A press release from NAYO president Roko Angami and general secretary, Ruokuoneitso Kire has appealed in regard to COVID-19: To stockpile and provide basic preventive components to the public at the right prices; Set-up emergency screening system in all the state entry points; Prepare sufficient isolation beds and quarantine facility in every government district hospitals; Stringent precautionary discipline at public work places; Restrictions on incoming travellers and careful monitoring system at state entry points; To discourage social/cultural gathering, academic, seminar and sports activity.
CNSA: Central Nagaland Students’ Association (CNSA) has appreciated the state for taking up various steps such as closure of the educational institutions and mass gatherings. A press release from CNSA media cell stated that, passengers commuting from train and its inflow are more and as important as passengers commuting from airport. CNSA therefore appealed the state government to look into the matter at the earliest and also to ensure sufficient hand sanitizer and other essentials for all the government school and colleges for the safety of students as well as the public in general. CNSA also appealed the state government to cancel the trade license of all those medical agencies taking undue advantage at the present situation, like shortage of hand sanitizers, mask and selling it at higher rates.
DNSU: Dimapur Naga Students’ Union (DNSU) has taken serious note on the excess price charged by shops selling hand sanitizers and especially face mask. A press release by DNSU media cell stated that, it would strictly monitor and stern action will be initiated against the defaulters if not sold according to government order and Nagaland Medicine Dealers Association (NMDA) prescribed rate. DNSU also appealed the state government to provide free mask to the general public. Further, general public are asked to remain calm, precautious, spread awareness and report if any shops are found indulging in illegal hike of prices at 8974508102 /913862355335.