Health Minister AL Hek, accompanied by the Director of Health Services, Dr Aman Warr, reviewed the Covid-19 situation and preparedness for the third wave here yesterday.
The minister appreciated and lauded the tireless services of the department and the frontline workers in fighting the coronavirus in the state.
Highlighting the Covid-19 and vaccination status in the district, West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner, Ram Singh, informed that despite active surveillance, the number of cases is not decreasing, with more urban households affected than rural.
According to him, the district is focusing on its vaccination drive and the MLAs of the region are also supporting the drive by trying to convince the people to get the jab.
The district health officials, while highlighting the preparedness for the third wave, apprised the minister of the requirements in terms of manpower, medicines, equipment, etc. They also informed that the number of Covid deaths in June in the district were 23, case fatality rate 0.64 percent, positivity rate 7 percent and a total of 1,400 cases were detected.
