Legislators in charge of Zunheboto, Minister Agriculture & Cooperation, Kaito Aye and Advisor, Tourism and Art & Culture, Khehovi Yepthomi visited the district on 28th May, 2020. The legislators had a review meeting at the DC's bungalow with the Zunheboto district task force, district administration, Police, and Medical department over the preparedness strategy of the district in the wake of outbreak being reported in the state. The legislators in charge were apprised by the district administration and Medical department of the designated quarantine centres and the quarantining protocol for the returnees received so far. 

Kaito Aye, while appreciating the efforts being undertaken in the district, called upon the authorities to be on the vigil against the generation of any panic or fear psychosis. He also thanked the churches for taking the initiative to provide catering services to the returnees currently lodged at the institutional quarantine centre in Zunheboto town.

Khehovi Yepthomi, in his address maintained that social distancing and personal hygiene still remains the best preventive option and reminded all to do so. He also assured his personal attention for any kind of need or grievance while coping with the pandemic. Both the legislators in charge encouraged and assured the frontline departments of their advice, support and cooperation at all times and especially for containing the pandemic in Zunheboto to the best possible extend.

The meeting, chaired by the Deputy Commissioner was attended by the district task force members.

(Sharon Sukhalu, IA Zunheboto)