Stranded citizens of Mizoram from Karnataka, Madhy Pradesh and Gujarat reached Mizoram's lone rail station Bairabi yesterday through special train Shramik. This time 1452 passengers broaded the train to reach home amid covid-19 pandemic.
A woman who had returned from Karnataka to Mizoram, today showed COVID-19-like symptoms following which she and the entire train passengers of the compartment she was travelling in, will be separately quarantined. Officials said the symptoms of the woman could also be those of tuberculosis, but utmost precautionary measures have been taken. Her sample and those of her co-passengers have been sent to the Zoram Medical College laboratory.
Officials said that of the total returnees, 55 belong to Aizawl district, one to Saitual district, five to Kolasib district and 16 to Lunglei district. They had travelled in the same compartment with the woman. Except for the Kolasib residents, all the others will be quarantined here. Hundreds of stranded citizens from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat were brought home to Mizoram in a special train.
Mizoram expected more citizens to return home from various part of the country who are mostly migrant workers and students. Meanwhile, the state has registered only a single covid19 case. There is no active case at the moment. State health minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana requested all citizens to abide with the regulations issued from time to time, to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
Mizoram expected more citizens to return home from various part of the country who are mostly migrant workers and students. Meanwhile, the state has registered only a single covid19 case. There is no active case at the moment. State health minister Dr. R. Lalthangliana requested all citizens to abide with the regulations issued from time to time, to contain the spread of the deadly virus.
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