SHILLONG: MLA from Sohra Gavin Mylliem has suggested the Chief Minister Conrad Sangma to set up a Corona Care Centre at Sohra as well as in other Civil Sub Divisions in view of East Khasi Hills being tagged as “Red Zones” for COVID-19 pandemic.
In a letter to the CM, he mentioned that Sohra Civil Sub Division has only one Community Health Centre catering to the need of people from near and far flung areas of both Sohra and Shella Assembly Constituencies.
He also said that the frontline workers of Sohra CHC were to be provided with PPE and N95 masks to ensure safety, and considerably minimize risks while performing their duties in COVID-19 situation.
Mylliem also suggested turning home stays at Sohra into Quarantine Centres for those who cannot afford to adhere to laid down protocols /guidelines of the health department at home.
It may be mentioned that home stays and guest houses in Sohra which are major tourist attractions, had closed down even before the lockdown was declared.
Again, Mylliem said that additional ambulances were needed in Sohra as it is difficult for Sohra Community Health Centre to cater to medical emergencies with just one ambulance.
