Red cross society Nagaland branch distributes masks

Kohima, May 8 () The Indian Red Cross Society(IRCS) Nagaland state branch on Friday observed Red Cross Dayby distributing masks and pamphlets on COVID-19 to the people.

In the state capital, the Red Cross volunteersdistributed pamphlets which had information on COVID-19preventive measures and the Dos and Donts.

Speaking at a brief function held at Old MLA junctionhere, Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Gregory Thejawelie Sotecalled upon the members of the Red Cross Society to rendertheir best during this difficult time.

"We are already under lockdown for a long period andlife is out of normalcy, while we are in a very difficulttime," he said, while asking all to help in the fight againstCOVID-19 in our own way.

The DC lauded the Red Cross Society for distributingmasks and also sensitizing the people on the importance ofhand washing, wearing of masks and other hygiene practices.

General Secretary of IRCS Nagaland State Branch, DrNeiphi Kire said IRCS Nagaland has started an effort toaddress the corona virus pandemic in the state. NBSRG RG