Team of doctors from the Central Government headed by Dr. Jugal Kishore conducted awareness about the needed precautionary measures and confidence-building among the people of Chuchot Gongma village on March 10.

Chuchot Gongma village has been contained under the Government of India Containment policy as two positive cases of coronavirus were detected. The patients are isolated and undergoing treatment at SNM Hospital Leh.

During the awareness campaign, doctors spoke to the elected representatives and people of the village. They answered all the queries of the people and educated them about the Dos and Don'ts that are needed to be followed especially in the next couple of weeks. Demonstration on how to wash hands and other measures including personal hygiene etc. were also imparted. 

Gyal P. Wangyal, CEC, Hill Council, Leh also joined the team and interacted with the people of the village. He urged the people to maintain peace during the quarantine period and requested them to be in close coordination with the district administration. 

He said that the administration is following the National Protocol regarding containment of their village and assured that all essential services and supplies will be provided by the district administration.

Saugat Biswas, Divisional Commissioner, Ladakh reassured the people that district administration has deputed medical support in the village and is arranging for the seamless supply of essential commodities, LPG, banking support and other requirements of the villagers. He assured that the District administration, as well as himself, are just a call away.  
He ordered for creation of a medical facility in the village with sub-center level facilities immediately.

Regarding the availability of essential services and supply of day-to-day commodities, Deputy Commissioner, Leh, Sachin Kumar Vaishya assured to further improve all facilities.

He informed that the banking facilities will also start from tomorrow in the quarantine area. 
 
 Regarding action taken on people spreading rumors on social media, DC Leh said that an FIR against those who posted such content in social media has already been registered and the district administration is strictly monitoring the group admins of all social media groups.

People of the village conveyed their gratitude to the visiting team and thanked them for the confidence-building and valuable information regarding COVID-19.

Dr. Mahesh Waghmare, Dr. Kaur from the central medical team, Nominated Councilor, Sayeeda Bano; President Anjuman Imamia, Ashraf Ali Barcha; BDC Chairperson Chuchot and Sarpanch Chuchot Gongma and people from different mohallas were also present during the awareness camp.