Amid Alarming Global Covid Surge, How Indian States Are Bracing For Impact
NDTV
Sources have said there are currently 10 different variants of Covid in the country, BF.7 being the latest.
The Centre and states have stepped up Covid testing and checks after four cases of the Omicron sub-variant driving the massive China surge were found in the country. New guidelines are being issued and people have been advised to take the precaution dose of the Covid vaccine if they haven't yet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will review the Covid situation in India in a meeting today.
The Karnataka government has said it will start monitoring international passengers at Bengaluru airport, though the date hasn't yet been announced.
The Maharashtra health department has asked all the district administrations and municipal corporations to ramp up testing. Health minister Tanaji Sawant directed all the districts to follow a five-point programme -- test, track, treat, vaccinate and (ensure) COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde will chair a review meeting for the Covid situation and preparedness in the state today at 3:30 pm.
In Uttarakhand, the state government is preparing to issue a fresh set of standard operating procedure on Covid based on the Centre's guidelines following a sudden spurt in cases in some countries, Health Minister Dhan Singh Rawat has said.
