NEW DELHI
India has pleaded with states to be on high alert and prepare for coronavirus control given the “recent accumulation in cases globally,” the fitness ministry said Friday.
Federal Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, in a meeting with state health ministers, suggested the surveillance formula for total genome sequencing of samples from positive cases to track variants.
Mandaviya urged states to step up vaccination of eligible populations, especially the elderly and vulnerable population groups, according to a statement from the Health Ministry.
“States were invited to continue their preventive and proactive approach,” he said. “States are also confident that they will conduct simulated training for hospital infrastructure readiness on December 27, 2022. “
The assembly followed a high-level assembly on Thursday chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he ordered officials to step up genomic testing and sequencing efforts. times,” especially in view of the upcoming holiday season, adding masks in crowded public places. Modi said precautionary doses can be encouraged, especially for vulnerable and elderly groups.
The Ministry of Health has argued that India has been to restrict transmission of the virus and has 1,200 cases per week.
Ministry figures show that the country, as of Friday, has 3380 active cases. In recent months, the country has reported some cases of the omicron variant BF. 7, which has been reported as highly transmissible. On Thursday night, the ministry published new rules for foreign arrivals. As of Dec. 24, the ministry said thermal control “must be carried out with respect to all passengers through fitness officers provided at the port of entry. “) They will have to go through random testing after arrival at the airport upon arrival. “