To check the preparedness of different agencies that has been set to tackle the situation in the event of positive case of COVID-19 in the District, a Mock Drill was held at Mokokchung today 2nd May, 2020.

The simulation involved a number of important Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) activities such as patient management and treatment, containment of COVID-19 positive area, Dead body management of diseased Covid-19 positive patient, and management of unclaimed dead body of suspected COVID -19.

The Incident Commander was ADC Mokokchung while DIG Range, Commanding Officer 23 Assam Rifles and S.P Mokokchung were the observers.

The Mock Drill was followed by a De-briefing session at the Incident Command Post (Town Hall, Mokokchung) by Deputy Commissioner, Limawabang Jamir who is also the RO (Responsible Officer).

A number of procedural lapses were highlighted by the three officers which was duly noted by the team for future references and to ensure effectiveness should the situation arise.

(Lanukaba, IA Mokokchung)