CM opens new COVID Care Centre

    03-Aug-2020
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Imphal, Aug 3 (DIPR):
Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated a 300 bedded COVID Care Centre (CCC) at Manipur Trade and Expo Centre, Lamboikhongnang-khong in Imphal West district today.
Briefing media persons, the Chief Minister stated that there is evidence of local transmission of COVID-19, however there is no community transmission of the disease in the State.
He maintained that awareness among the people is very much needed to contain further spread of the disease. He also appealed to the people to come out openly for early treatment instead of concealing their COVID-19 status if tested positive. The Chief Minister said that presently, a total of 300 beds have been installed in the CCC, Lamboikhong-nangkhong and it will be upgraded to a 1000-bedded centre as it has enough space for extension.
The CM appreciated the Health Department and other officials for setting up the COVID Care Centre so that infected people can get timely treatment.
Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar and Health Minister L Jayantakumar, Chief Secretary Dr Rajesh Kumar, Principal Secretary (Health) V Vumlunmang, Director (Health) Dr K Rajo and other officials were present during the function.
The first Covid Care Centre at Meitram was opened some time back.