Posers raised on anti-Covid-19 measures
Source: The Sangai Express
Moreh, February 25 2020:
Despite the clear and present danger posed by Covid-19 evidenced by many of the world's advanced countries grappling to contain or prevent the virus, the preventive measures taken up by the State Health Department at the border areas of Moreh leave a lot to be desired.
When media persons went to Indo-Myanmar Friendship Gate No 2 today, only a single Health Department staff was present at the area where people travelling to and from India and Myanmar are checked/scanned for Covid-19, despite the fact that two staff are supposed to man the station.
Moreover, the officials who were mentioned in the order issued by Tengnoupal CMO Lalthari Hmar yesterday were not present as well.
It may be mentioned that on February 18, when Tengnoupal DC and SP paid a surprise visit to the station, it was found that the staff were conducting their duties properly.
However, during the visit by media persons today, only a single staff was found at the station.
In light of the developing situation concerning Covid-19, it is imperative for the State Government to strengthen its footing in order to effectively combat the virus.