States »EasPosted at: Aug 9 2021 6:46PM

Libang calls on Guv, discusses Covid-19 situation

Itanagar, Aug 9 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Health Minister Alo Libang on Monday called on Governor Brig (Retd) BD Mishra here and discussed Covid-19 situation in the state.
He also apprised about the initiatives taken by the State government under the leadership of Chief Minister Pema Khandu to contain the spread of Coronavirus.
During the meeting at Raj Bhavan, the Governor emphasised on strict adherence to Covid pandemic appropriate behaviour in the State.
"It is the duty of every citizen to follow the advisory of the State and District administration and
Health department to face the onslaught of the Covid-19 Pandemic. With public cooperation and concerted effort, we will overcome this pandemic challenge," he said.
The Governor advised the Minister to focus on vaccination, particularly in the Itangar Capital
Region where the maximum positive cases are daily reported, while ensuring that people in every
nook and corner of the state are vaccinated as soon as possible.
He also enquired about Covid treatment centres and quarantine facilities and assured the Minister
his personal contribution wherever required.
Arunachal Pradesh has recorded 50,070 Covid cases so far. Out of these, 242 succumbed to the disease and 47,148 recovered. Active cases tally stands at 2,680.
In the meeting, the duo also discussed revamping of the Regional Mental Hospital, Midpu, near
here and expediting the approval of the Centre for the sanction and construction of the Artificial
Limb Manufacturing Centre in the state.
Libang assured the Governor to inspect the Regional Mental Hospital at the earliest and take up
the case of the Artificial Limb Manufacturing Centre.
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