Awareness programme for the Bhandari sub division Block Task Force on COVID-19 was held on 16th May 2020 at Bhandari town hall under the chairmanship of Dr. Riku EAC, Convener District task force. The meeting was held in view of the arrival of stranded people from different states of the country, for their placement and review the preparedness of Quarantine centers.

ADC, Tiameren Chang urged the committee to play the important role of management of the Quarantine centers. Bhandari sub division has set up four Quarantine centers, Bhandari Quarantine center I (DBHSs) Bhandari Quarantine center II (7th NAP unit school) Baghty Quarantine center and Merapani Quarantine center. The District task force has constituted various committees to ensure smooth functioning of the Quarantine centers.

Dr. Lawrence M O (CHC Bhandari) spoke on, COVID-19 safety and  prevention measures, importance of wearing masks and maintain social distance.

EAC, Selemla S. Sangtam also gave a brief report on the preparedness of Quarantine centers.

(APRO and IA Bhandari)