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Amid a spike in Covid-19 cases in China and elsewhere, several state governments have now ramped up Covid protocol and taken precautionary measures to check the spread of infection.
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By India Today Web Desk: India has gone into alert mode as the
recent surge in coronavirus cases in China has prompted the centre to take
stock of domestic situation. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on
Wednesday chaired a meeting with top officials and experts on the Covid-19
situation in the country.
The Union health minister asked people to follow Covid-appropriate
behaviour, including wearing masks in crowded places, and get
vaccinated. Random sample
testing for coronavirus will also be conducted at airports for
international passengers, as per official sources.
Meanwhile, four cases of BF.7 variant of Omicron, which is
responsible for the surge in Covid-19 cases in China, have been found in India,
sources in the Union Health Ministry told India Today.
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Several state governments have now ramped up Covid protocols and
taken precautionary measures to check spread of infection.
KARNATAKA
Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister K
Sudhakar on Wednesday said that Covid-positive samples will be sent for genome
sequencing. He added that fresh Covid guidelines will be released soon.
K Sudhakar pointed out that some countries, including
China and Japan, are witnessing sudden spurt in cases of coronavirus.
“China is witnessing more hospitalisation.
Therefore we need to focus on booster dose coverage. Measures have been taken
to send samples for genomic sequencing to trace new variants as per centre's
guildelines. A high level meeting will be chaired by the Chief Minister to
discuss next steps,” the Karnataka health minister said.
K Sudhakar further said that the state government will start
screening international passengers at Bengaluru airport. He, however, did not
specify from which date the screening process will begin at the Kempegowda
International Airport (KIA) here.
NEW DELHI
Amid a sudden spurt in Covid cases in Japan, South
Korea, Brazil, China and the US, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has
directed the health department to ensure genome sequencing of samples and take
other steps needed to meet any eventuality.
"The Delhi government is keeping a watch on the
Covid situation. CM Arvind Kejriwal himself is monitoring the
preparedness," a senior Delhi government official was quoted as saying by
PTI.
GUJARAT
A review meeting was held on Wednesday under Gujarat
Health Minister Rushikesh Patel over the Covid-19 situation. The state health
minister instructed top officials of the health department to prepare all
necessary arrangements as a precautionary measure to protect against
coronavirus in the state.
Rushikesh Patel reviewed all Covid-related
arrangements including availability of beds, ventilators and oxygen tank
arrangements, and adequate quantity of medicines in PHC, CHC, civil hospital of
the state.
Instructions for mandatory Covid testing and tracing
of foreign tourists were also given by the state health minister.
ARUNACHAL PRADESH
The Arunachal Pradesh government has directed district health
authorities to ensure genome sequencing of samples that are found
coronavirus-positive.
"We will continue to focus on testing. Samples of
those who are found positive for Covid-19 will be sent for genome sequencing as
instructed by the Union Health Ministry for timely detection of variants of
coronavirus," State Surveillance Officer (SSO) Dr Lobsang Jampa said on
Wednesday.
MAHARASHTRA
Maharashtra health minister Tanaji Sawant said that
the state is now on alert mode as the Centre issued fresh Covid advisory.
“The Center has advised us to be aware of the new variant (BF.7). The Center has also instructed us to be alert according to the manner in which the picture is seen in the media from China. The new variant has not found in Maharashtra as of now,” Tanaji Sawant said.
He said that a review of all health departments in the state was done on
Wednesday.
Tanaji Sawant added that tourists travelling to
Maharashtra from foreign countries where Covid cases are detected in large
numbers, especially China, will be thermally tested. If necessary, they will be
isolated, he said.
KERALA
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan urged people to
take steps to protect themselves from getting infected by the virus. He advised
people not to ignore fever, cold and sore throat, and not to be in close
contact with people who have symptoms of Covid-19.
Kerala CM also reminded the public that the lessons learned during
the peak period of Covid-19 cases in the state should be followed to deal with
the virus.
CHANDIGARH
The Chandigarh government said it will increase
Covid-19 testing from 100 to 600 per day.
“The Central government has already instructed to keep track of
Covid-19 cases and related trends. We will increase testing from 100 to 600 per
day. We are taking precautions, I appeal to people to get vaccinated soon,”
Yashpal Garg, Health Secretary, was quoted as saying by ANI.
UTTAR PRADESH
The Uttar Pradesh government has ordered opening of
all night shelters in the state and regularly sanitise them as precaution
against a fresh wave of Covid-19 infection. The homeless shelters have also
been asked to ensure social distancing protocols are followed.
The municipal commissioners have been asked to visit
their areas and ensure no one slept in the open.
News is originally taken from: https://www.indiatoday.in/coronavirus-outbreak/story/states-ramp-up-covid-protocols-surge-in-cases-in-china-puts-india-on-alert-2311967-2022-12-21
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