Meghalaya: CM Conrad Sangma to review COVID situation in Tura

TURA: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will arrive in Tura on November 26 to review the COVID situation in the light of recent spike in cases in the town in less than ten days.

The number of infections across Tura town and the sudden surge in mortality had compelled authorities to clamp down by way of micro-containment zones at Dobasipara and Cherangre, where most of the cases were reported.

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The review meeting is scheduled to take place at the residence of Tura MP Agatha K Sangma and the chief minister will also be attending a programme at Harding Theological College in Edenbari, the same day.

Last week, health teams undertook surveillance of four areas in the town, including Lower Chandmari, Chitoktak, RC Road and Cherangre leading to micro containment of the latter.

On Tuesday, four additional areas with a highly dense population have been added to the ILI/SARI door to door surveillance.

“So far, apart from Cherangre, other areas are doing fine. Both Cherangre and Dobasipara have been demarcated and made smaller. As per new guidelines the containment will be for 14 days if cases are high,” mentioned Ram Singh.

The infection rates have not centered in Tura alone with new infections being detected in other parts of Garo Hills, also.

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