– PPP/C Councillor

PEOPLE’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Regional Democratic Council Councillor, Ronald Thompson, has requested a special shed or facility be set up for COVID-19 screening at Lima Sands, in the Pomeroon-Supenaam region.

Thompson was at the time speaking at the first statutory meeting of the RDC recently. The Councillor said that Lima Sands was a leading gateway to several communities, including the Tapakuma areas, and, as such, it was important for a facility to be designated for screening by health professionals.
According to Thompson, there is an existing shed which can be used temporarily. He emphasized that persons needed to be protected from the deadly virus and screening was important at strategic areas within the Lima Sands community.

In response, Clerk of the RDC, Devenanad Ramdatt, said that the members will discuss the issue with the Regional Health Committee and possible interventions will be made. Additionally, Regional Health Officer, Dr Ranjeev Singh, said he will provide the necessary resources to make the project possible.