ITANAGAR, 11 May:
The DC Itanagar capital region (ICR) Talo Potom along with SP Jimmy Chiram and DMO M Perme visited various vaccination centres of ICR on Tuesday to take stock of the issues concerning the vaccination centre. Later talking to press DC Talo Potom appealed to the people to maintain social distancing at vaccination centres.
“In many centres it is observed that people do not follow the SOP which is a matter of serious concern. Please follow the advice of health workers and experts,” said Potom.
The DC appealed to the people to come forward for tests if they exhibit any kind of symptoms of Covid 19.
“No one should hide and get themselves tested if they show symptoms. By testing they will not only save their own lives but also that of their families,” said DC Potom. Regarding the allegation of covid patients being charged heavily at covid care centres (CCC), the DC said rates are very minimal. “We have reduced the room charge. The catering service has been outsourced and rates are fixed by them,” said DC Talo Potom.
The SP Capital Jimmy Chiram thanked the people of ICR for strictly following the lockdown measures.
“Thepublic support has been good in the lockdown. We are very happy with. We have set up 29 nakas across ICR and patrolling team is conducting regular patrolling. Also forces have been posted at TRIHMS and RKM,” he said.
The SP also made it clear that those going for vaccination will not face any trouble.
“People above 45 who have registered in Cowin portal can show it to police at nakas and go to vaccination centre,” said SP.