Covid-19

Useful information related to the response to Covid-19.

Re-constitution of Village Task Force Committee

As we are all aware, COVID-19 has been spreading like wildfire across the length and breadth of Chawngte Sub-Division, preventive measures are the need of hour to contain the further proliferation of the virus. To this end, Village Councils, NGOs and local functionaries outside of Chawngte Town area are strongly urged to reconstitute Village Task Force Committee at once for the sake of preserving community health.

Furthermore, local leaders are requested to identify and propose buildings for 3C and 4C. The same proposal must reach the undersigned on or before 7th February, 2022.

Banking activities timetable for Chawngte Sub-Division

In the larger interest of eliminating the chances of COVID-19 community transmission and doing away congestion/overcrowding on bank premises and in supersession of this office’s order of even number dated 29th May, 2021, it is hereby ordered that VEC Chairman or his/her representative must pursue banking activities strictly according to the timetable as given below.

Covid-19: Restriction on entry of vehicles

With the emergence of the Omicron variant, the third wave of COVID-19 has struck the country. In a stringent move to thwart the spread of the virus, vehicles coming from other districts/states are not allowed to enter the Chawngte Sub-Division between 10PM to 5AM.

Inter-district/state travel, and driving, in general, is not permitted during the hours mentioned herein. Nevertheless, for emergency cases, permission may be obtained from the undersigned in advance.

Further, those who are found in contravention of this order will be fined.

Covid-19: Fine System against defaulters of SoP & CAB

In view of the resolutions of the COVID-19 meeting held on 28th January 2022 at SDO Conference Hall, fine system against defaulters of SOP and CAB issued by the Govt. of Mizoram will be implemented with immediate effect

As per The Mizoram (Containment & Prevention of the Spread of COVID-19) Act, 2020, various fines to be imposed are as under:

Sl.No.OffenceAmount of fine (in rupees)
1Entering or staying at any public place without the use of mask.100
2Failing to maintain social distancing protocol/guidelines in public places.200
3Spitting in public places 300
4Organizing any social or religious event without prior permission from the competent authority5000
5Avoiding or attempting to evade quarantine and/or isolation at designated quarantine/isolation facility as per regulations/ guidelines/instructions in force from time to time3000
6Leaving or escaping the designated quarantine/isolation facility before completion of the stipulated time1000, may extend to 5000
7Failing to follow instructions/guidelines and endangering the safety of others while staying at designated quarantine facility 1000, may extend to 5000
8Failing to comply with any other regulations guidelines or instructions made by the Central or State Government for containment and prevention of the spread of Covid-19 including lockdown guidelines issued by the State Government from time to time 1000
9Obstructing officials from performing their duties 2000, may extend to 10,000
10Refusal or failure to cooperate with officials 1000, may extend to 5000
11Furnishing false information 1000, may extend to 5000
12Refusal or failure to provide information required for the containment and prevention of COVID-19 1000, may extend to 5000
13Refusal or failure to pay fines Imprisonment of not less than 3 months, may extend to 1 year

MoM On Covid-19 Management and other relevant matters within Chawngte Sub-Division

F.11011/14/2021-SDO(C)/CWTE
OFFICE OF THE SUB-DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE &
INCIDENT COMMANDER ON COVID-19 CHAWNGTE SUB-DIVISION: CHAWNGTE

Dated Chawngte the 28th January, 2022

MINUTES OF THE MEETING ON COVID-19 MANAGEMENT AND OTHER RELEVANT MATTERS WITHIN CHAWNGTE SUB-DIVISION

Members present: Copy appended.

Keeping in view the recent spike in COVID-19 cases, Dr. Manesia Khaimeichho, MCS Sub-Divisional Officer (C), Chawngte convened a meeting on 28th January 2022 at 11 AM in the SDO Conference Hall to chalk out the strategy to contain the further transmission of COVID-19. The chairman welcomed all the members present and initiated the discussion. After a threadbare discussion, the following resolutions have been adopted:

1. Shifting of COVID screening point:

In light of recent abuse/fraud of the measures from civilians, it was decided in the meeting that COVID-19 screening point be enhanced exponentially by relocating the said point to Chawngte (P) waiting shed. Joint VLTF chairman will be at the helm of the overall supervision of activities at the screening point. In addition, he shall prepare a duty roster, comprising of VC and NGO members, as required.

At the same time, medical personnel will continue to render their much-needed services at the screening point. This is done so that stakeholders can supplement each other and share best practices.

2. COVID facilities:

On account of scarcity of functional, well-equipped buildings and the limited carrying capacity of the already identified COVID facilities, K-1 public school is re- designated as Quarantine Centre, where positive contacts will be kept. Likewise, tourist lodge will function as 3C/4C. Positive cases, irrespective of the severity of their infection will be housed together in a single facility. Furthermore, as a preparatory measure for a possible surge, a separate building at K-1 public school complex will be entitled as an ancillary 3C/4C.

Given the close proximity of Chawngte (C)/Kamalangar to its neighboring village councils, Chawngte (P) and (L) village councils will identify structures for QC, 3C and 4C at the earliest. Requisition orders will be issued accordingly.

3. Movement restrictions:

It has also been decided that the existing restrictions on incoming passengers/vehicles from other districts/states into Chawngte Sub-Division leave much to be desired. In order to offset such shortcomings, vehicles will no longer be allowed to enter the Sub-Division area between 10PM to 5AM, unless the drivers/vehicle owners have

obtained a written permission from the undersigned. However, this particular restriction does not apply to vehicles plying/moving within the Sub-Division.

4. Vehicle procurement:

At present, there is no vehicle to transport serious, life-threatening cases from one facility to another. In this regard, CADC is expected to supply a vehicle for the aforesaid purpose.

5. Observance of COVID Appropriate Behavior:

It has been observed multiple times that the general public hasn’t been following COVID Appropriate Behavior (CAB) in letter and spirit. The non-observance pattern is even more marked on market days (Monday, Wednesday & Saturday).

Understanding there’s a need for a coordinated approach by the VCs and NGOs in collaboration with the police for interventions on infringement of CAB, fine collection system will be launched to this end. Under this system, the fine amount will be collected by VLTFs on the spot to deter the offenders from repeating the same mistake. Police department will provide assistance, wherever possible.

Also, in the interest of generating more awareness on CAB, VCs must give special attention to making announcements day and night, especially on market days.

The meeting was ended with a vote of thanks from the Chair.

Sd/- Dr. MANESIA KHAIMEICHHO

Sub-Divisional Magistrate
&
Incident Commander on COVID-19 Chawngte

Education Officers of Primary School Education and Middle School Education take a day long tour to see reopening of schools in CADC

Kamalanagar, 09 November, 2021: Dg. Durjoy Chakma, Education Officer, Middle School Education and Dg. Gana Chandra Chakma, Education Officer, Primary School Education today took a day long tour to visit schools along the Toijong valley to oversee and ensure reopening of schools after a prolong gap of closure due to the pandemic which lasted for more than one and half years.

The pandemic has cost the loss of one complete academic year (2020-2021) for a whole generation of students and we are already into half of the current academic year with schools shut down. Online classes though ordered a few months back were a setback in the backdrop of poor network quality and coverage within CADC. Besides, majority of the guardians could not afford mobile phone for their wards.

Schools have been allowed to open just recently from 3rd of this month in Chakma Autonomous District Council after a series of meeting with all stake holders. To this effect a notification was issued by Education Departments, CADC with advisories to be adhered to, by the schools in view of the Covid-19 pandemic. This has been made possible with the district authority issuing a general notification outlining conditions for reopening of schools within the district.

Today, the two officers met the students and the teachers on duty. Teachers still not reporting for duty were sought. Problems and issues were discussed. Response of students and rate of student turn out were assessed. Availability of text books was enquired and teachers have been requested to submit requirement at the earliest.

The teachers were also urged to cooperate with the appointees engaged for the National Achievement Survey of Ministry of Education scheduled on 12th of this month to assess the learning achievement of children.

Schools under construction funded by NEC encountered along the way were also inspected and work progress was assessed.

Extension of Total Lockdown till 07.08.2021

No.B.13O21/101/2020-DMR/VoI-V
GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM
DISASTER MANAGEMENT & REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

Aizawl, the 31st of July, 2021

ORDER

Whereas the Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority has issued an order for the imposition of ‘Total Lockdown’ in Aizawl Municipal Corporation area, and other restrictions based on assessment in other areas of Mizoram by the concerned Deputy Commissioners vide Order of even No dated 16.O7.2O21;

And whereas mass testing has been conducted extensively and current COVID-19 positive detection rate is extremely high; it is felt necessary to continue with the current restriction for prevention of further spread of COVID-19, and to facilitate smooth conduct of the ongoing mass testing by Health & Family Welfare Department.

Therefore, the undersigned in his capacity as Chairman, State Executive Committee of the Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority hereby orders that measures imposed vide Order of even No. dated
16.07.2O21 shall continue to be implemented till midnight of O7.O8.2O21,

sd/- LALNUNMAWIA CHUAUNGO
Chief Secretary, Mizoram & Chairman,
State Executive Committee,
State Disaster Management Authority, Mizoram.

Extension of Total Lockdown till 31.07.2021

No.B.13021/101/2020-DMR/VoI-V
GOVERNMENT OF MIZORAM
DISASTER MANAGEMENT & REHABILITATION DEPARTMENT

Aizawl, the 23rd of July, 2021

ORDER

Whereas the Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority has issued an order for the imposition of ‘Total Lockdown’ in Aizawl Municipal Corporation area, and other restrictions based on assessment in other areas of Mizoram by the concerned Deputy Commissioners vide Order of even No dated 16.07.2021;

And whereas mass testing has been conducted extensively and current COVID-19 positive detection rate is extremely high; it is felt necessary to continue with the current restriction for prevention of further spread of COVID-19, and to facilitate smooth conduct of the ongoing mass testing by Health & Family Welfare Department.

Therefore, the undersigned in his capacity as Chairman, State Executive Committee of the Mizoram State Disaster Management Authority hereby orders that measures imposed vide Order of even No. dated
16.07.2021 shall continue to be implemented till midnight of 31.07.2021,

Sd/- LALNUNMAWIA CHUAUNGO
Chief Secretary, Mizoram & Chairman,
State Executive Committee,
State Disaster Management Authority, Mizoram.

CADC bought medicine worth Rs.2.50 Lakhs for the Covid Care Centres, Kamalanagar

Kamalanagar, 02 July, 2021: Chakma Autonomous District Council has bought medicine worth Rs.2.50 Lakhs for the Covid Care Centres and Community Covid Care Centres set up in Kamalanagar town area. The cost has been met out of CEM Relief Fund.

Poor covid patients who otherwise have to arrange their own medicine lodged in the CCCs will get free supply of medicine.

Pu Robert Romawia Royte, Minister of State, Mizoram donated two Oxygen Concentrators for the CCCs which were received by the CEM, CADC Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma during his recent tour to Aizawl. He also donated Rs.20,000 to CADC CEM Relief Fund constituted especially as a response to the Covid Pandemic situation in CADC.

The CEM also received 100 set of PPE suits, 50 bottles of sanitizers, 200 masks and 400 set of gloves from Dr. R. Lalthangliana, Health Minister for the CCCs which were handed over to the SMO, Chawngte today.

Executive Duty staff relieved

F.11011/14/2021-SDO (C)/CWTE
OFFICE OF THE SUB-DIVISIONAL MAGISTRATE
&
INCIDENT COMMANDER ON COVID-19
CHAWNGTE SUB-DIVISION: CHAWNGTE

Date Chawngte the 30th June 2021

It is noticed that there is an irrational split of functions between Executive Duty and VLTF compounded by widespread overlapping of responsibilities, which has created some degree of uncertainty for all parties concerned and has also diminished the response mechanism to a large extent.

In view of the above, all officials detailed for COVID-19 Executive Duty are hereby relieved from their posts with immediate effect and until further notice.

Sd/- Dr. MANESIA KHAIMEICHHO
Sub-Divisional Magistrate
&
Incident Commander on Covid-19
Chawngte