DG-cum-Secretary, Health Department, Dr. P.T Bhutia convened a press conference today to share the measures taken by the State Government to prevent the outbreak of Nobel Corona Virus (COVID-19) in the State.
Gangtok, March 11: DG-cum-Secretary, Health Department, Dr. P.T Bhutia convened a press conference today to share the measures taken by the State Government to prevent the outbreak of Nobel Corona Virus (COVID-19) in the State. Speaking to the media, Dr. P.T Bhutia informed that adequate precautionary measures are being taken by the Government. While sharing the global and national statistics of COVID-19, he confirmed that Sikkim has so far not reported a single case. He reaffirmed that the State Government is constantly in touch with the Government of India through daily updates and video conferences. The DG-cum-Secretary requested the people not to indulge in rumour mongering through social media or any other medium, as it leads to unnecessary panic. He added that such activities will be dealt with very strictly as per the provisions of law. He said that although there is no reported case of Corona Virus in the State till date, there should be no complacency and all preca