TN govt. fully prepared to tackle Omicron variant & the challenges it poses, says Governor
The Hindu
The government is augmenting RT-PCR testing facilities, installing oxygen generating PSA plants and increasing ICU beds, the Governor said in the TN Assembly on Wednesday
The Tamil Nadu government was fully prepared to tackle the new Omicron variant of the novel coronavirus and the challenges it posed, Governor R.N. Ravi said in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday. Commending the leadership of the Chief Minister, he also requested the people of State to continue to co-operate with the government’s efforts to ensure success.
“In order to prevent the spread of this variant, the government has strengthened testing and checking protocols at international airports. Based on the experience gained during the second wave, Tamil Nadu was one of the first States in the country in establishing facilities for genome sequencing,” Mr. Ravi said.