Covid-19
Minimise mass gatherings for time being, urges Nagaland Government to faith based organisations. (Image Courtesy: pixabay.com)
Sunrise service at Kohima World War II Memorial during Easter Sunday called off
KOHIMA, MARCH 19 (MExN): The Nagaland Government’s Special Action Group on COVID-19 today called on faith based organizations to minimize any sort of mass gatherings for the time being until the COVID-19 pandemic is contained. The organizations were also asked to spread awareness on preventive measures.
This was communicated during an emergency meeting held under the Chairmanship of the Principal Secretary and Home Commissioner, Nagaland, Abhijit Sinha on March 19 at the New Secretariat Conference Hall, Kohima.
The Home Commissioner explained that the virus is highly infectious and could be easily spread at community gatherings and other crowded places and stated that the transmission chain needs to be broken.
Principal Director, H&FW, Dr Vizolie Suokhrie stated that the virus is very rapid mainly because of poor hygiene and called on the gathering to inform their members to be aware and maintain good hygienic practices. He also said that anyone with cough, cold or fever needs to self-isolate at home and should get screened at the earliest.
He stated that the State Government machineries are working towards preventing the spread of the virus in the State and called on faith based organizations to support and cooperate in fighting the pandemic.
President of Kohima Town Baptist Pastors Fellowship, Rev Kevichalie appreciated the State Government for taking positive steps towards containing the spread of the virus in the State. He also informed the usually held Sunrise service at Kohima World War II Memorial during Easter Sunday has been cancelled due to outbreak of COVID-19.
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