Assam Rifles organises COVID-19 awareness programme
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 01 2021:
Khoupum Battalion Assam Rifles under the aegis of Headquarters 21 Sector AR and Inspector General Assam Rifles (East) organised distribution of essential items and COVID-19 awareness campaign for locals of Bungte Khullen today.
Prior to distribution of essential items the locals were educated about the importance of COVID-19 appropriate behaviour to include wearing of masks, maintaining social distancing and frequent washing of hands, said a statement issued by PRO Assam Rifles.
The awareness about Covid vaccines and need to follow all protocols even after vaccination was also explained to the villagers, added the statement.
A total of 73 villagers were benefited from the distribution drive.
Assan Rifles also urged the locals to take their vaccination at the earliest in order to stay safe from the second wave of the pandemic which has hit the country hard, added the statement.