ITANAGAR, May 5: The 6-member high level team led by Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein, as a part of its state tour to take stock of the Covid-19 preparedness on Tuesday visited Western Arunachal along the Arunachal-Assam border.
The team visited Seijosa at Pakke Kesang district and reviewed the overall situation with the District Administration and health department officials and the threadbare discussion focused on latest situation and steps taken to deal with the pandemic.
Mein, while stating that the deadly virus is not going to make an exit so soon, stressed on maintaining constant vigil by the people. “On health front, we are making all arrangements to fight the Covid-19 pandemic,” DCM said, terming the current times difficult and unprecedented which can be challenged only by the combined efforts of Team Arunachal, all parties, stakeholders and common people. He lauded the efforts of doctors, nurses, police, DAs, paramedics and hygiene workers for working with dedication and further reminded the need for following the SOPs, latest Covid-19 guidelines issued by State and Centre, social distancing, wearing mask and avoiding public spitting.
Secretary Disaster Management Dani Salu spoke on proper utilization of SDRF to fight the pandemic. ADC Seijosa TR Tapu briefed the team on the implementation status of various State and Central welfare schemes related to the current situation. The team also inspected the inter-state check gate bordering Assam and the designated quarantine centres in Seijosa. 
Other members of the delegation included Health Minister Alo Libang, Lok Sabha MP Tapir Gao, MLA Namsai Chau Zingnu Namchoom and State BJP President & MLA Pakke Kesang, Biyuram Wahge.
Due to inclement weather, the team could not reach Bhalukpong on Tuesday. DCM Media Cell

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