Committee warns against money collection, COVID testing suspension
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, October 06 2020:
In view of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which has left many financially crippled, especially the daily wage earners and economically backward families, the Thoubal Kendra COVID-19 Aid Committee has appealed all private banks, micro finance, groups, individuals and financial institutions to withhold money collection, lottery, marup and related activities in Thoubal area.
Further, the committee also appealed educational institutes and those running hostels to not think only of financial gain but to consider before resuming business.
It also appealed them to strictly follow State guidelines and SOPs issued to prevent the spread of COVID-19.On the other hand, the unceasing rise in COVID positive cases in the district is a major cause of concern and the committee has expressed disappointment with the suspension of COVID-19 tests.
The lame excuse given that the State has run out of testing kits is laughable, the committee stated and warned that it shall launch strong agitation if COVID testing of suspected patients is not resumed.