The full text of the briefing on COVID-19 for Nagaland given by State Spokesperson for Covid-19 and Minister Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue, Neiba Kronu as of 3rd April, 2020 is as follows:

“The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Nagaland, Shri Neiphiu Rio and his team visited Dimapur district today to review the preparedness in the management and containment of Covid-19.

The Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Package was announced by the Prime Minister of India concerning insurance scheme for Health Workers fighting COVID-19 in Government Hospitals and Health Care Centres, whereby any health professional who, while treating COVID-19 patients meets with some accident, will be compensated with an amount of Rs. 50 lakh.

The Deputy Commissioner Kohima Gregory Thejawelie NCS has directed all meat shops under Kohima district to sell meat only through home delivery method as prescribed by the Kohima Municipal Council. The order further stated that opening of meat shops and selling of meat to the public from the shop is banned till further order.

The Deputy Commissioner Kohima has informed that necessary requirements of foodgrains have been dispatched to the wards and colonies as identified by the respective wards/colonies Chairmen on 1st and 2nd April 2020 at Kohima Relief Distribution Center, Local Ground.