Dimapur, June 25 (EMN): The Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR), in collaboration with Chümoukedima circle task force on Covid-19, conducted a "Community Covid training" at Chümoukedima town council hall on June 25.
Speaking on the occasion, EAC Chümoukedima, Thejavizo Nakro, in his keynote address, stated that though the state is still in stage 2, the training programme for community leaders was initiated to impart facts and precautionary measures of Covid-19 pandemic keeping in mind the potential of community spread. He urged the gathering to strictly follow all the safety protocol issued by the government to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Head of Anesthesiology department from CIHSR, Dr. Adahru Moses, in his introduction to Covid, explained in detail how Covid spreads. Reminding the gathering not to panic, he stated that among the positive cases, 81% are known to be asymptomatic and 14% moderate and only 5% were known to be severe cases, a DIPR report stated on Thursday.
He stated that people above 65 years of age with diabetic, heart problems and immune compromised were known to be vulnerable group. He also briefed the gathering the precautionary measures while taking care of a Covid positive person.
Infection control department of CIHSR, Theyiesinuo, MSc nurse, spoke on information, education and communication, while clinical psychologist from CIHSR, Imlibenla, who also chaired the training programme, spoke on psychological care.
Village council chairmen, head GBs, women leaders and youth leaders from different villages and wards under Chümoukedima attended the training programme. Hand washing facilities and hand sanitisers were provided outside the hall for all the trainees while maintaining social distancing as precautionary measure.