Mass awareness campaigns on COVID-19 conducted widely
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 22 2021:
Mass awareness campaigns on COVID-19 were conducted at various places of Kakching and Chandel districts today to sensitise the people on the precautionary measures against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic.
The awareness campaigns were organised by Committee on COVID-19, Manipur (which comprises of CADA, UPF, NIPCO, AMSU, UPACO and MAPI Council) under the theme 'Do vaccination, stay safe from COVID-19; Vaccination is the only way to fight COVID-19; Maintain SOP, Stay safe & healthy; Let's fight COVID-19 together', said a press release by Committee on COVID-19 Manipur.
The awareness campaigns were carried out at Wabagai, Lamjao, Langmeidong, Yangdong, Thounaojam, Elangkhangpokpi, Tampak Khul, Litan, Purum Khullen, Purum Pantha, Thongjao Waikhong, Aihang, Kalika Lok, Kakching Khunou, Umathel, Pangaltabi, Nungoo, Chairel, Tangjeng, Wapokpi, Sugnu, Serou, Tokpaching, Sarik Konjil, Arong, Nongmaikhong, Laphupat Tera, Phoubakchao, Sekmaijin, Irong Chesaba, Santhel, Heibong Makhong, Maibam Hirel and Hiyanglam.
During the awareness campaigns, the locals were sensitised about COVID-19 and the need for concerted efforts from all to fight against the pandemic were emphasised through audio recordings.
The importance of Covid testing to know one's Covid status and to undergo timely treatment were also deliberated.
Further earnest appeal were made to the locals to get vaccinated if one is eligible for the vaccination and urged all to strictly maintain the Standard operating procedures (SOPs) issued by WHO, Health Department and Home Department from time to time.
Also the role of Covid warriors amid the grim situation of COVID-19 were lauded and appealed to the locals to acknowledge their countless contributions and voice recordings of important points on COVID-19 made by Dr Y Arunkumar, Assistant Medical Superintendent of RIMS were also circulated.