Meghalaya Governor takes stock of COVID-19 situation

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaApril 27, 2021

Governor Satya Pal Malik on Tuesday held a consultative meeting with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma and Health Minister A L Hek to take stock of the COVID-19 situation in the state. 

The meeting was also attended by Dr Amar War, DHS MI and Ramkumar,  Mission Director NHM who made brief presentations in the meeting. 

Chief Minister apprised Governor about the present COVID-19 situation in the state , the preparedness in terms of number of COVID-19 beds , ICU beds and oxygen facilities. 

He also elaborated on the strategies of the state government and Health Department in controlling the pandemic situation. 

It was informed in the meeting about the current 1456 active cases, high positivity rate as compared to earlier three months, new rules for quarantine and home monitoring. 

It was shared in the meeting that about 1200 out of the current cases of 1456 are below 45 years of age and vaccination is the only way to control the situation. 

There are sufficient doses of vaccines in the state and around 65 earmarked ICU beds and about 700 beds with oxygen to cater to emergency situations.

The Chief Minister also informed that the state government never let its guard down earlier this year and even in the current situation testing and vaccination has been ramped up.

Governor expressed his satisfaction with the current levels of preparedness and planning and he requested consultative strategies to encourage more vaccination and to create awareness about it.

He also suggested that for asymptomatic and mild cases home isolation and treatment could be provided to ease the pressure on hospitals.

They could be provided home kits for monitoring and doctors could visit them at home .The suggestion was instantly welcomed by all in the meeting.