The district Administration, Phek and District Task Force on COVID-19 conducted a Mock Drill on 29th April at Phek Town to test the preparedness of the DTF in handling emergency situation in the event of COVID-19 outbreak in the District.

Through the conduct of the Mock drill the district Task Force aims to review the COVID-19 response plan and containment strategy, enhance coordination with the various Government resources, manpower, logistics and communication.

The scenario for the Mock drill included reporting to the Control room regarding a person showing symptoms that are associated with COVID-19, transporting of patients to COVID Hospitals, swab sample collection, sending of sample to the testing centres, handling of COVID-19 patients and quarantine of relatives.

The Mock drill was followed by debriefing by the Deputy Commissioner and chairman of District Task Force on COVID-19 at DCs Conference hall where certain gaps and suggestions noted by the observers were deliberated upon.

(Kedutsho, IA Phek)