MLA Alfred distributes rations for village quarantine centres in Ukhrul
Source: The Sangai Express / Mungchan Zimik
Ukhrul, June 18 2020:
Ukhrul MLA Alfred Arthur Kanngam distributed rations provided by the State Government free of cost to all the villages quarantine centres under 44-AC, Ukhrul.
It might be mentioned that the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) had issued a separate ordinance for every returnee to quarantine for 28 days and to undergo another 14 days for second phase village quarantine in place of home quarantine after their 14 days stay at Community/Institutional quarantine centres to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the region.
Alfred, on seeing the shortage of foodgrains in the rural areas, distributed food grains and essential commodities to the village quarantine centres.
All these village quarantine centres are run by the respective villagers.
According to the reports of Chonreihor, a storekeeper in Ukhrul, said that over 50 villages have collected rations and other essential commodities distributed by the local MLA.
Meanwhile, Aimon & Ngatangmi Zingkhai families from TM Kasom village, Ukhrul today offered red meat for one meal to all the returnees who were housed at different quarantine centres of Ukhrul and it's peripheries areas.
The setting up of quarantine centres in every village has prevented community spread and allayed the fear of COVID-19 in Ukhrul.