On detection of five positive cases of COVID-19 positive cases in the district, the Wokha district Task Force (WDTF) held a review meeting at Deputy Commissioner Conference hall on 8th December 2020. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner & Chairman WDTF for COVID-19, Orenthung Lotha.

Deputy Commissioner Wokha Orenthung Lotha convened a District Task Force review meeting at DC Conference Hall Wokha on December 8th. Addressing the DTF members, Orenthung Lotha said that Wokha was a green zone for some time but now contact tracing process has to be activated in order to avoid any surge in positive cases. Chief Medical Officer Wokha Dr. C.W.Tungoe briefed the DTF members on the Covid-19 status in the district. He also informed that the surveillance team is doing their part in contact tracing.

District Hospital Wokha Pathologist Dr. Nzanthung stated that both Truenat and Rapid Antigent test are available in the district for suspected cases. Wokha DC further noted on the increasing number of social events such as weddings in Wokha town during the past few weeks. Organizers of such social events have to inform the district administration beforehand with a list of all the attendees and follow the Covid-19 guidelines, he added. Dr. Mhonchan Kithan, Quarantine Officer Wokha informed that registration of returnees is still going on at Wokha Town Hall and so far none of the persons advised for home quarantine has any symptoms.

(DPRO & IA, Wokha)