Dimapur, April 25 (EMN): Following the inspection of inter-state check gate bordering Assam in Tuli sub-division on April 23, Tongpang Ozukum, minister for Housing and mechanical and Imnatiba, advisor for Industries & Commerce, Lab & Employment, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship visited Tsutapela inter-state check gate and designated Covid-19 hospitals in Mokokchung, an update from PS to the minister informed.
The minister shared the importance of sanitising vehicles at the check gate and why it should be continued as preventive measures. He also asked all the frontline workers, especially healthcare service personnel to wear protective kits not only for public awareness, but for safety as well.
Citing that during the tour, he came across some minor loopholes which will be detrimental for the frontline workers, Ozukum said he will appraise the concerned authorities.
While appreciating the support from all the sections of the society, the minister appealed to all the villagers living in the border areas to shoulder responsibilities together with police personnel.
Prior to his visit to the check gate, the minister inspected the designated quarantine centre at Impur and Covid-19 Hospital, Imkongliba Memorial District Hospital in Mokokchung.