No.706/2019-2020

Meeting of various stakeholders on the topic regarding preventive measures on Novel Coronavirus Disease, Covid-19 was held under the Chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Champhai, Pu SL Naveen, IAS at DC’s Conference Hall, yesterday.

Pu SL Naveen while mentioning about the close knit society of Mizos said that we are in a well placed society and strong community to combat the illness in a meticulous and robust manner. He pointed out different vulnerable groups and extended that special extra care will be given for them. He urged the homecomers to undergo compulsory home quarantine at least for 14 days, and appealed for mutual co-operation among all members of the society and officials.

Meeting stressed the adoption of stringent home quarantine for all who have returned from outside the State, refraining from public gatherings and events encompassing all sorts of activities. Agreed setting up of new screening points at Champhai Helipad and Khankawn Police Check Gate. Passenger Vehicles Owners were instructed to maintain proper record on the whereabouts of their passengers, their name, address and contact number.

The meeting was attended by District officials, Churches elders, Media, NGO’s representatives, Village Council Members and Vehicles Owners Association members, among others.