A coordination meeting of team Dimapur was held on 23rd June 2021, in the office of Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, for taking stock of the Covid-19 situation and to plan out strategies for future course of action.

In the meeting, it was resolved that the ongoing  random testing would be intensified and  carried out on war footing till 30thJune 2021, in crowded areas and markets, and sought the cooperation of the citizens as it is being done for the safety of the general public.

Deliberating on the issues of vaccination, Team Dimapur observed that the death rate was showing a declining trend as many people have taken the vaccination. The team acknowledged the State Government for giving sufficient vaccination doses earlier too for Dimapur district and further decided to request the Government for more vaccines considering the high population and as more people are coming forward for vaccination. It observed that the 13,719 doses presently available in the district may have a shortfall as the District through the medical department would be taking up aggressive vaccination till 30th June 2021.

The Team also observed that the State government has taken the right decision in banning stoppage of trains at Dimapur Railway station, which has drastically helped in containing the pandemic.

Nodal officer for Dimapur district, Y.Kikheto Sema IAS, emphasised on the need for continuity of creating awareness in the minds of the people to be disciplined and to get vaccinated stating that the war was still on as the 3rd wave was expected between September/ October as per expert prediction. He further lauded the district administration, Police and the medical department fir working in close coordination.

DC Dimapur, Rajesh Soundararajan, IAS said that the district is now better prepared and observed that the present restrictions in place have worked favourably. On the other hand, he expressed concern for the business community and suggested for a calibrated approach. Soundararajan further said that the district would now have to prepare to fight the 3rd wave pandemic.

Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Rothihu Tetseo, IPS informed that from 17th May till date there have been around 400 penalties and felt that public response has been very positive. 

Others who attended the meeting included, CMO and Dy.CMO Dimapur, Dr Kevi Theyo from District Hospital Dimapur, DMC Administrator, and DPRO Dimapur.

(DPRO Dimapur)