AR organises Covid awareness campaign
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, June 06 2021:
In view of the outbreak of second wave of COVID-19, Noney Battalion Assam Rifles of 21 Sector /IGAR (East) organised a COVID-19 Awareness Campaign at Khongsang village of Noney district The campaign was conducted by TOB Khongsang in which the locals were informed about the new strain of COVID-19 in local language through Public Address (PA) system, said a PRO IGAR (S) release adding that the locals were educated on the importance of healthy practices such as wearing double layered mask, regular washing and sanitizing the hands as well as maintaining social distancing.
The locals were also briefed about the vaccination program for COVID-19 and the process of registration for the same using the 'CoWIN' platform.
In view of recent lockdowns and restrictions being imposed nationwide, the battalion was also given assurance to the locals for providing them with essential commodities in times of need, said the release.