New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has said it will revise the Kovid guidelines in the wake of the possible expansion of Omicron. The new guidelines will include provisions for monitoring and screening of international travelers. The nations of the world are also in awe of Omikron. The number of patients in South Africa is on the rise. Outbreaks appear to be exacerbated in Australia, Israel and the UK. With the confirmation of Omikron in more countries, the central government has directed the states to maintain strict controls and strict monitoring.
The number of Omicron confirmed cases in South Africa is up 263 percent from the previous week. Omicron has been confirmed in two cases in the UK and Australia. Israel bans foreigners after four more were diagnosed with the disease.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has directed Indian states to maintain strict controls and strict monitoring. The letter sent to the states to increase vaccination and to monitor international travelers separately. The ICMR said that tests on the spread of the disease and the effectiveness of the vaccine were ongoing and that the new situation should not affect the distribution of the vaccine. The Delhi government has called a meeting of the Disaster Management Authority tomorrow in view of the emergency.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written a letter to the Prime Minister asking him to suspend flights from Omikron-certified countries. All states have mandated RTPCR testing at airports and are sending samples of those who are positive for genetic grading. The Prime Minister has directed the resumption of international flights and reconsideration of travel concessions. A decision in this regard may be taken soon. Air services from some countries are likely to remain restricted.
English Summary: Enforce containment, surveillance measures, Centre to states over Omicron threat
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