Govt SOPs on Covid under fire: Congress

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaJanuary 27, 2022

Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Ampareen Lyngdoh on Thursday said the government’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) to deal with the Covid situation are under fire.

Lyngdoh said in the first instance, the Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has to answer following his alleged violation of the COVID-19 protocols. She added that much debate has emerged on the matter.

The East Shillong legislator said it was a big shock to see the Chief Minister in the function knowing that on the evening of the 21st January for the State Day celebration he had announced his COVID status.

“Many observations now have come up and the government’s SOPs are under fire. Public testing positive or those that will test positive in the future will be confused while following these instructions,” she said.

“Urgent clarification from the CM is important now so that protocols in place aren’t disrupted or flawed in this crucial time,” Lyngdoh further asserted.