Global Handwashing Day observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 15 2020:
Nehru Yuva Kendra Chandel observed the Global Handwashing Day at Chakpikarong Block in Chandel district.
A press release issued by Ng Rameson Monsang, District Youth Coordinator, NYK, Chandel said that the need for sanitation and self-hygiene has become an indomitable part of a person's life as the COVID-19 pandemic has become a health concern of everyone.
Children and youth present at the event were taught the various methods of handwashing with alcohol-based gel or soap, he said NYK Chandel also conducted COVID19 intervention programme at Monsang Pantha.
Youth, children and parents taking part in the programme pledge to follow COVID-19 appropriate behaviours like wearing of face masks, frequent hand washing and maintaining social distance.
They were also urged not to venture out, needlessly.