Rajasthan steps up vigil to control Omicron
The Hindu
Vaccination to be made compulsory from February 1
With 21 cases of Omicron reported on a single day, the Rajasthan government on Saturday decided to step up the vigil and take stringent measures to control the spread of infection. A diagnostic report from Pune’s National Institute of Virology confirmed the new cases, taking the tally in the State to 43.
The State government decided to make the COVID-19 vaccination compulsory for entering the public places and getting the benefits of various schemes from February 1 and strictly implement the curfew from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. New guidelines will be notified shortly.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said at a COVID review meeting here that legal action would be taken against those not wearing face masks and not following appropriate behaviour from the New Year’s first week. Besides, a list of those not fully vaccinated will be prepared and action initiated for complete vaccination in all districts.