Bishnu Rana 

Namsai, Jul 7: The Namsai District Administration has started strict screening of commuters entering the district through the Dirak check gate along with close monitoring of Covid Care Centres (CCCs) after escalation of cases which now stand at 13.
According to DC Namsai R K Sharma, out of the total cases, one has recovered. “All the positive patients are returnees who are being monitored strictly at the designated CCCs by the frontline warriors. As per the new SOPs, swabs are now collected after five days and if tested negative, the inmate is sent for a 14-day home quarantine. Since July 1, all the quarantine inmates are paying Rs 500 for three-time meals, tea and biscuits, other sanitary expenses and sleeping material”, he disclosed. “We are also keeping an eye to avoid community spread of the virus and all our health workers and magistrates are sincerely working round the clock to fight the pandemic,” DC assured. However, as per sources, private hotels & lodges are charging Rs 300 for a three-time meal and separate accommodation.  
Meanwhile, the Likang AC in the district sharing a close border with Assam has taken comprehensive strategies to close the porous routes connecting the villages including Kumari Khamti (Gohain Chuk), Sitpani Miri & Dumsi area, Mahaloni (Bahoni Chuk), Ekorani-Muthari, Rangalibeel and Dirak Miri to contain the pandemic.
“We have sealed all the villages with bamboo barricades and have dug deep trenches to restrict outsiders and returnees from directly sneaking into the villages and the volunteers are communicating through WhatsApp groups to maintain strict vigil,” EAC Likang N.L Naam informed.

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Kenter Joya Riba

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