Manipur Guv lauds efforts of health workers, police for fight against COVID-19

Imphal, Apr 10 () Manipur Governor Najma Heptullaon Friday hailed health workers, police personnel and stategovernment employees for their efforts in combating the spreadof COVID-19.

Heptulla, in a video message, said "regardless oftheir own safety, they are working for the service of thepeople" and "taking a great risk" in the fight against thedeadly virus.

Manipur has a solitary COVID-19 case so far -- a 65-year-old person undergoing treatment at RIMS isolation ward.

A 23-year-old woman, who tested positive on March 23,has now recovered, officials said.

A total of 486 people who returned from abroad areplaced under home quarantine, while 311 are at governmentquarantine centres, the officials said. CORRRBT RBT