220 tested, 20 found positive in Chandel town
Source: Chronicle News Service / DIPR
Chandel, June 03 2021:
In view of the rising COVID-19 positive cases in the state and as directed by the government, Chandel district administration carried out mass testing drive as part of the precautionary measures in the district.
Under the supervision of deputy commissioner Mayanglambam Rajkumar, district health department and district COVID-19 Task force, conducted mass testing at Japhou Bazaar, Riverlane and Hnaringkhu area on Thursday.
Out of the total of 220 persons tested, 20 people were found infected.
The positive cases included nine males and 11 females.
The mass testing drive will continue at Western Valley and Chakpikarong Bazaar on June 4 and 5 respectively.
The Cluster Level Joint Task force committees, leaders of the CSOs and student organisations and village heads also played a very important role in successfully organising the mass testing drive .