YAS Minister Letpao inspects quarantine centres in Chandel
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, May 12 2020: Water Resources and YAS Minister Letpao Haokip toured various places of Chandel district today, to inspect the quarantine centres opened within the district for tackling COVID-19 pandemic.

With the increasing return of stranded persons from various parts of the country, the Minister, who is also the local MLA of 41-Chandel AC, instructed officials concerned to be ready to go to any extent to provide security and quarantine facilities to them.

A review meeting to take stock of the various arrangements and steps taken up in the district was also attended by the Minister as a part of the tour program.

Letpao first visited the quarantine centre at JNV Campus, Liwa Sarei Khullen, Chandel where he met the officials and staff stationed at this centre.

A total of 54 persons, who were recently evacuated from Guwahati, are being currently quarantined here.

There, he appreciated the efforts of the frontline staff for their selfless service and assured fulfilment of any shortages.

After that, the Minister chaired the review meeting at Chandel Mini Secretariat which was attended by DC, SP, CMO, SDOs and other DLOs of the district and apprised the minister, who is a member of the State Consultative Committee, regarding the current scenario of the pandemic and the lockdown.

They also updated the Minister about the hindrances and shortages faced by them while carrying out their duties.

Letpao assured swift action to all the problems that were brought forth and also handed over gloves, sanitizers and masks to the district administration.

Thereafter, the Minister along with the DC and SDOs inspected the quarantine centre being set up at the Chakpikarong Higher Secondary School, where those belonging to Chandel returning from outside by train will be quarantined.

Apart from the existing toilets, an additional ten low-cost toilets have also been constructed under the Minister's initiative at this centre.

Letpao and his team also visited St Joseph Higher Secondary School at Sugnu Hill Area and the Y Thingkangphai Government High School at Serou.

These sites are also to function as quarantine centres to accommodate the people of Chandel arriving gradually.

Speaking to media persons after the tour, the Minister expressed satisfaction that the various measures taken up in the district under his supervision is going smoothly.

He also appreciated the District Administration and the COVID Response Force of the district for their relentless service and advised them to collectively work together in such critical times.

Appealing to the general public, Letpao urged all to adhere to the medical protocols laid down by the Government and warned that those violating by running prematurely from quarantine period are punishable under the law.

He also announced that Chandel district is ready to open more quarantine centres at Sajik Tampak area, Monpi area and ADC blocks, if the need arises.

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