PM Modi directs review of plan to resume international flights amid Omicron emergence
The Hindu
PM chairs meeting on COVID-19 situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday directed a review of plans to ease international travel restrictions in light of the B.1.1.529 (Omicron) found in South Africa that has been designated as a ‘Variant of Concern’ by the World Health Organization (WHO).
In a two-hour-long meeting with senior Central Government officials, Mr. Modi highlighted the need for monitoring all international arrivals and testing as per guidelines, with a specific focus on countries identified ‘at risk’.
The Prime Minister also asked officials to increase the second dose COVID-19 vaccine coverage at the comprehensive meeting he chaired to review the public health preparedness and vaccination situation for COVID-19.
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