In pursuance of the decision made by Mizoram State Level Task Force on Mitigation of Corona Virus, Champhai District Task Force on Corona Virus was formed recently and held its first meeting at DC Conference Hall, yesterday. The meeting was presided over by Pu SL Naveen, IAS Deputy Commissioner Champhai.

Given its strategic location, Champhai district  being located nearby International Border, the meeting mentioned the needs for proper medical screening at Zokhawthar and restriction on movement  particularly travellers based on their travelling history.  To boost up the preventive measures, the meeting highlighted the importance of fostering better coordination with the neighbouring district administration of Myanmar. The meeting decided to organize awareness campaigns for villages nearby border areas and preparation of isolation ward for quarantine in case any suspect is detected. CMO Office was assigned to prepare budget encompassing all requirements for further submission to the higher authority. 

At the border Town of Zokhawthar, Government of Mizoram has been monitoring the situation and is conducting Medical Screening since the 4th of February 2020 with proper Self Reporting Form.      Champhai District Task Force on Corona Virus Outbreak Contact Number is given as 8588009756/9436376607.