In the last six months, India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China…reports Asian Lite News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to chair on Thursday afternoon a high-level meeting to review the Covid-19 situation and its related aspects in the county
In the last six months, India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China. Sources said there are currently 10 different variants of Covid-19 in the country, with the latest being BF.7.
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya had on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country and the preparedness of the public health system for surveillance, containment, and management of the pandemic.
He urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behavior and get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Emphasizing that the pandemic is not over yet, he asked officials to be fully geared up to challenge and step up surveillance.
Amid a surge in Covid-19 cases globally, the central government briefed all states to conduct genome sequencing of samples, the additional chief secretary of Health Manoj Agarwal informed on Wednesday.
“Yesterday (Tuesday), the central government briefed all states on the increasing trend of Covid-19 variants in parts of the world and asked them to ensure that whole genome sequencing is done in all states,” he said.
There has been an alarming surge in Covid cases in China, Japan, South Korea, France, and the United States. The spike is being blamed on the new Omicron sub-variant BF.7, which has also been detected in four Indian states.
Maharashtra CM to chair review meeting
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will be chairing a review meeting to discuss the current Covid situation and preparedness in the state on Thursday afternoon.
He will be chairing the review meeting just before the state cabinet meeting, which is going to be held in the evening. Earlier on Wednesday, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that the state government will be establishing a task force in collaboration with the central government to keep an eye on the state’s Covid situation.
“To monitor the Covid situation in the state, the state government will form a committee/ task force in coordination with the Centre,” said Fadnavis in the State Assembly.
As per the Maharashtra health department, the state recorded 30 new Covid-19 cases on Wednesday. However, no deaths have been reported so far.
Health experts have already issued several guidelines to the common people, to avoid the spread of Covid-19. People have been asked to avoid crowded places and regularly check their blood sugar levels.
“Those who have not taken vaccines till now have been advised to get themselves vaccinated,” said Dr P Sale of Mumbai.
Commenting on the rise in Covid-19 cases in some other countries including China, Dr Pallavi Saple, Dean of JJ Hospital said, “Rise of Covid cases in other countries including China may be due to poor vaccination, not having good quality vaccine, or being very restrictive.”
“Right now, things are under control in India. But we must be cautious,” she added.
Centre briefs states to ensure genome sequencing
Amid a fresh global surge in Covid-19 cases, the central government has briefed all states to conduct genome sequencing of samples, the additional chief secretary of Health informed on Wednesday.
Speaking to ANI, Additional Chief Secretary of Health, Manoj Agarwal said the central government briefed all states to ensure proper screening international passengers, as well as genome sequencing, on Tuesday. “Yesterday (Tuesday), the central government briefed all states on the increasing trend of Covid-19 variants in parts of the world and asked them to ensure that whole genome sequencing is done in all states,” he said.
There has been an alarming surge in Covid cases in China, Japan, South Korea, France and the United States.
The spike is being blamed on new Omicron sub-variant BF.7, which has also been detected in four Indian states.
Amid the fresh Covid scare, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya chaired a high-level meeting to review the prevailing Covid-19 situation in the country and the preparedness of the public health system for surveillance, containment and management of the pandemic.
He urged people to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get vaccinated against Covid-19.
Emphasising that the pandemic is not over yet, he asked officials to be fully geared up to challenge and step up surveillance.
In the last six months, India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China.
Sources said there are currently 10 different variants of Covid-19 in the country, with the latest being BF.7. (ANI)
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