Mass testing to continue in virus zones: MLA
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 09 2021:
Khurai AC MLA L Susindro has categorically stated that mass testing will continue in areas where many people were found positive for Covid-19 during the on-going mass testing drive cum vaccination programme in the constituency.
While inspecting the testing cum vaccination programme conducted in different parts of the constituency on Wednesday, MLA Susindro informed that during one such programme held at Ima Chingjoibi community hall located at Khurai Konsam Leikai, 130 samples were tested out of which 18 people were confirmed to have contracted the infectious disease.
As the positivity rate in the area is high, district administration and CMO Imphal East have been informed to continue mass testing, he added.
Urging local clubs to take the responsibility of making the people to come out for the mass testing, Susindro said that mass testing cum vaccination programme will be held in all the areas of the constituency.
People need to come out for the testing as early detection of the virus could save the lives of the people.
All the people who were tested positive for Covid-19 during Wednesday's programme have been kept in CHIC.
Meanwhile, face masks and sanitizers were distributed to those who came to mass vaccination cum testing programme organised by Konsam Leikai GP and FUC under the supervision of the MLA.
On the other hand, Khurai Chingangbam Leikai GP pradhan L Kananbala, Chingangbam Leikai GP pradhan T Ichal, Loktak Development Authority (LDA) project director Longjam Bhagaton, Khurai Nandeibam Leikai GP, Khurai Chingangbam Leikai GP ward members and Khurai Konsam Leikai Election Polling Committee 3/15 president L Krishnagopal donated monetary aid to Covid-19 Relief Fund, Khurai Assembly Constituency.