Dimapur, April 11: All 70 suspected COVID-19 samples from Nagaland sent for testing so far has returned negative.
This was informed by Principal Secretary, Home, Abhijit Sinha IAS on the status of COVID-19 in the State as on April 11.
On Saturday, Nagaland also received another consignment of medical equipments and accessories brought by Indian Air Force plane to Dimapur from New Delhi. The consignment is being brought to Kohima for further distribution to the districts.
Sinha informed that Nagaland Chief Minister also attended the Prime Minister of India meeting with the Chief Ministers of all the states through video conferencing. The Chief Minister of Nagaland was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister and the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Chief Secretary and other senior officers.
Later the Chief Minister held a meeting with all the Districts Task Force led by the Deputy Commissioners through video conferencing. He complemented the efforts being made by all the concerned district officers for enhancing the preparedness level in the fight against COVID-19. The Chief Minister said that the vulnerable people facing difficulties during the lock down should be taken care of. He asked everyone to remain vigilant, and in case of problem being faced on any matter to immediately bring to the notice of the Chief Secretary and other officers for redressal. (Page News Service)
