Ket Te village in Teddum, Chin State under quarantine due to COVID-19 will have another 14 days lockdown according to Chairman of Teddum Township management committee U Khine.

“Lockdown will be added till April 14 in Ket Te village. The health conditions of villagers are in normal condition. Recently, I’ve met village administrators, doctors and village elders of Ket Te. Next, 36 people who had close contact with the COVID-19 case are in good condition. Two volunteer doctors from Nay Pyi Taw arrived here and checked the temperature and gave medical examination to villagers. For the villagers, we don’t need to worry as more than 700 rice bags and oil, fish paste was also given. COVID-19 positive patient is in good condition, too. I contacted with them daily via phone,” said Chairman of Teddum Township management committee U Khine.

Ket Te village was lockdown since March 25. After lockdown, residents desire that certificates on clearance of COVID-19 will be issued to them because they want to be safe and secure psychologically concerning COVID-19.

“Government provided more doctors here and we have no new cases. Those under quarantine are given another 14 days. All abide by rules and regulations laid down by the government. Our village is in good condition,” said Khine Swanmann from Ket Te village.