Amid Omicron Threat, Home Ministry Extends Covid Containment Measures Till December 31
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COVID-19 India: The Home Ministry made the announcement through an order, mentioning "Covid-19 containment measures will remain in force up to December 31, 2021".
Taking cognizance of the emergence of highly mutant Covid-19 variant B.1.1529 or Omicron cases in few countries of Africa, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday extended validity of Covid containment measures till December 31 to curb further spread of the deadly disease, directing state governments to take pro-active containment measures.
The Home Ministry made the announcement through an order, mentioning "Covid-19 containment measures will remain in force up to December 31, 2021".
Noting the emergence of highly mutant Covid-19 variant B.1.1529 cases in few countries of Africa, the MHA order, issued by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla, directed all states and the Union Territories (UTs) to ensure strict compliance to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) advisories issued on November 25.
The order, sent to the chief secretaries of all states, directs for rigorous screening and testing of all international arrivals, as per their guidelines issued from time to time.
