CM takes stock of Covid situation in Chandel, Tpl
Source: The Sangai Express / DIPR

Imphal, May 28 2021: Chief Minister N Biren Singh today visited Chandel district headquarters to take stock of COVID-19 situation in Chandel and Tengnoupal districts.

The CM had been visiting various districts of the State to review the situation and to take up necessary measures to contain the pandemic.

At the review meeting held at the Mini Secretariat of Chandel district, the Deputy Commissioners of Chandel and Tengnoupal districts made a brief presentation on the cumulative status of the COVID-19 situation and their efforts to contain its spread.

The Chief Minister, after studying the presentation of the DCs, assured to make possible arrangements to meet necessities required for fighting the pandemic in the two districts.

Stating that the Government is working to save lives at its best, N Biren continued that he had been visiting certain districts to show that the Government is always with the people at the time of hardship.

Informing that an oxygen plant would soon be installed in the district, he added that necessary materials for setting up the plant had already been brought to the State.

He instructed the Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) of the two districts to send their staff to monitor Home Isolation patients punctually and send the patients who have no proper amenities such as separate room and toilet to the nearest Covid Care Centre.

He also reiterated that necessary items like medicines and pulse oximeters among others would be provided to Home Isolation patients and asked the CMOs concerned to take the requirements from the Health Directorate.

Further informing that the Government had earlier launched Manipur State Mental Health Helpline (104 or 1800-345-3833) to provide psychological support to the distressed public, N Biren instructed the DCs present to take up steps to make the public aware of the helpline numbers.

The Chief Minister also appealed to the public not to believe in any rumour regarding the pandemic but support the mass testing which will be commenced soon and to adhere to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Government.

Water Resources Minister Letpao Haokip, Education Minister Sorokhaibam Rajen, Advisor to Chief Minister (Health) Dr Sapam Ranjan, MLAs D Korungthang, M Rameshwar, Principal Secretary V Vumlunmang and other Government officials attended the review meeting among others.

During his visit to the district, the Chief Minister also inaugurated Maha Union Higher Secondary School located at Japhou village under School Fagathansi Mission and Chamdil Town Hall located which was constructed by Manipur Police Housing Corporation Limited.

On his way to Chandel district headquarter, N Biren Singh also inspected the road widening project of Pallel - Chandel section from Km 0.00 to Km 18.292 of NH-102C on EPC mode under NHIDCL.

He further instructed the implementing agency to complete the project before the year ends.

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