190 positive in Cachar; DC Jalli visits COVID Care Centre wearing PPE to take stock of issues

The health department of Cachar informed that till 6:30 pm on Saturday, the positive cases count for the day stood at 158. Out of this, 138 were tested by Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), while the others through swab test. District Health Department informed that the numbers could increase given few test reports are pending. Later at 10:30, the administration informed that the number rose to 190 for the day.

Meanwhile, after serious criticism of the arrangements in Sarla Birla COVID Care Centre (CCC), Deputy Commissioner, Cachar, Keerthi Jalli herself visited the CCC to take stock of the arrangements. She directed the officials to provide necessary treatment and other facilities to the patients at the CCC.

“Cleanliness and hygiene should be maintained at the COVID Care Centre. Care should be taken for the provision of good food for the patients. Necessary facilities should also be provided to the doctors and nurses deputed at the care centre,” said Jalli after touring the CCC in PPE.

Jalli also eulogised and encouraged the doctors, nurses and Swachata Mitras stationed at the CCC for being in the forefront in the fight against COVID-19.

“The district is going through a crucial time as there has been a spike in cases but people need not fear as the health staff is working round the clock,” Jalli added.

Suman Choudhury, media expert, district health department took the opportunity to share that when an ambulance is sent to pick a patient, most times they delay the process saying they want board later or after having lunch or talking to their family members. A few of them also say they want to opt for home treatment.

“Given the situation we are in, it’s important that we follow the protocols. The ambulance drivers go the extra mile to transfer patients back and forth. And yet people go on social media to post wrong facts. We hope citizens will act more responsibly in the coming days,” he shared.