2 April 2020, 3:22 pm
Covid 19 : CM Sh PS Tamang (Golay) attends PM's Video Conference With All CMs
This article has been preserved from The Voice Of Sikkim historical news collection and reflects information available at the time of its original publication.
Covid 19 : CM Sh PS Tamang (Golay) attends PM's Video Conference With All CMs
Gangtok, 02 April (IPR) : Chief Minister Shri. Prem Singh Tamang-Golay today attended the Video Conference called on by the Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi concerning the COVID-19 outbreak. The video conference was also attended by Chief Ministers from all the states of India.
The Prime Minister gave strict guidelines to the head of all states to tackle the recent outbreak in the country. He advised all the Chief Ministers to observe lockdown in their respective states and make sure that people are following it. Adding to it, he also directed the head of the states to look after the facilities and make sure there is no shortage of essential commodities.
The Chief Minister talked about how the State Government has adopted every preventive measure and once again informed everyone about the availability 3 months' worth of essential products in the state. He also informed about how the Government is focussing on isolating and quarantining those who have recent travel history outside Sikkim.
Due to the recent casualty in the neighboring areas of Kalimpong and with few more positive cases, he informed about the increased security in major checkpoints and have directed officers to provide a report daily. The Chief Minister also urged the NGOs and the people to be cautious and refrain from activities that will risk the lives of the masses.
With the effort of the people and the Government, the state has been able to contain the disease from entering our borders. With the next few weeks being crucial for the state the Chief Minister urged everyone to cooperate in the same manner and observe social distancing to keep Sikkim COVID-19 free.
The video conference was also attended by the State Health Minister Dr. M.K. Sharma, Chief Secretary, DGP, Principal Secretary Health, Secretary to HCM and Secretary, Health Department.