JNIMS doctor honoured
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, April 29 2020:
Residents of Soibam Leikai and Wangkhei Khunou under the aegis of Citizens Club gave a warm welcome to Uthan Tharoijam alias Bhagat upon his return from JNIMS where he was quarantined, said a press release issued by Citizens' Club.
Dr Uthan is one of the three doctors of JNIMS who was in the frontline in successfully treating the first COVID-19 patient of Manipur, Vimi Ningombam.
He was tested negative after her treatment and subsequently after a 14-day quarantine was tested negative again.
The administrative and medical team of JNIMS led by Director Dr Bhimo held a meeting with Citizens' Club members on April 28.In the meeting, the team from JNIMS showed their appreciation to Dr Uthan for the responsibility and diligence shown while attending to the first COVID-19 patient and informed the club and neighbours of Dr Uthan that he was not infected by SARS-Cov 2 virus and is safe to return home.
Accordingly, the residents honoured and welcomed the doctor while also maintaining social distance.
The doctor showed his gratitude to all who welcomed him, it said.