A coordination meeting on disposal of Covid-19 dead bodies was held at Dobashi Customary Court, Changtongya Town on 27th May 2021.

The meeting was chaired by SDO (C) Changtongya, Rorheu Peseyie during which he directed all the village under the sub-division to reactivate the Village Disaster Management Authority, as it is the role and responsible of the VDMA to assist the government in handling and management of Covid-19 dead bodies.

SMO, CHC Changtongya, Dr. Jungshi Aier said that there is minimal risk of spread of Covid-19 infection from a dead body if standard precautionary measures are followed as per SOP guidelines. He also explained the SOP for disposal of dead bodies of Covid-19.

MO, CHC Changtongya, Dr. Among also spoke on how to handle and manage the coffin of people who have died of Covid-19 at the time of burial.

SDO (C) called upon all to be prepared in case of any eventuality. He also appealed to all to disseminate the information to the public regarding the disposal of Covid-19 dead bodies as a responsible stakeholder.

The meeting was attended by all Village Council Chairmen under the sub-division, pastors, all Ward Chairman Changtongya town, Watsu Unit President Changtongya town, student union Changtongya town and O/C Thana.

(APRO Changtongya)