Disposable bedsheets, pillow covers to be distributed to inmates of Johnstone Hr Sec School
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 11 2020:
The MLA of Sagolband Assembly Constituency RK Imo informed that disposable bedsheets and pillow covers for the 130 inmates of Johnstone Hr Sec School have been arranged for and ready to be handed over to the inmates for their use.
Speaking on the matter, MLA RK Imo expressed that washing of bedsheets in the quarantine centres can prove to be quite inconvenient for the inmates.
In order to ease this inconvenience, disposable bedsheets and pillow covers will be supplied to them, so that they can easily dispose them after use, he added.
Stating that the number of COVID-19 positive cases in the State has been on the rise, the MLA stressed on the need to take precautions and observe all preventive measures.
On the other hand, an organisation called AMAKHAK of Sagolband Amudon has assured to donate hand towels for the inmates of Sagolband quarantine centre.
The MLA also expressed gratitude to all those who contributed/donated towards the quarantine centre of his AC.
Expressing concern over the rise in positive case, he opined that returnees should not depend only on the Government for free testing of COVID-19 and suggested that the Government should fix a price cap at minimum value and avail private testing.
Further, he also suggested that shops in bazaar areas should be allowed to open on odd/even basis, which will allow for more spacing out and less crowd and appealed the Government to consider the suggestion(s) .
Additionally, he assured that the needs and requirements of the inmates of Sagolband quarantine centre will be looked after.