Thiruvananthapuram: Health Minister Veena George has said that the number of Kovid cases in Kerala is slightly higher but there is no need to worry. Currently affected is the Omicron variant. No other variants were found in the tests. It is important to live with Kovid. Everyone must wear a mask. Measures should be taken to protect inpatients and the elderly.
Those taking the second dose of the vaccine and those taking the precautionary dose should take it. Health workers must take the precautionary dose. The directive was given at a high-level meeting chaired by the minister. The Kovid status meeting of the state and districts was assessed. The highest number of Kovid cases are in Ernakulam, Thiruvananthapuram and Kottayam districts. Those districts need special attention. Those with symptoms should be tested.
With the decrease in Kovid, many people are reluctant to take the second dose of vaccine and the precautionary dose. It can be dangerous. Effect can be obtained by taking two doses of the vaccine and the precautionary dose at regular intervals. It is estimated that Kovid’s deaths are higher among those who have not been vaccinated and those with comorbidities. People with comorbidities should be diagnosed and treated immediately if they have covid symptoms.
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About 100 percent of people over the age of 18 have taken the first dose of the vaccine, but only 88 percent have the second dose. 22% took the prescription dose. The first dose was given to 83% of children aged 15 to 17 years and the second dose to 55% of children. The first dose was given to 54% of children aged 12 to 14 years and the second dose to 15% of children. Field workers will be tasked with compiling a list of those who have not been vaccinated locally and ensuring that they are vaccinated.
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Measures to vaccinate all children in case the school is open will be implemented in consultation with the Department of Education. The Minister also said that vigilance should be exercised against infectious diseases, especially Nipah virus and pee poisoning. Principal Secretary, Department of Health, Dr. Rajan n. Khobragade, Director, Department of Health, Additional Directors, Deputy Directors, District Medical Officers, District Program Managers and District Surveillance Officers were present.
English Summary: Covid: No need for any concern, says Kerala Health Minister Veena George