The prime minister stressed the need to increase the second dose coverage of the COVID vaccination programme. The prime minister reviewed the public health preparedness and vaccination-related situation for Covid-19. PM directed that genome sequencing samples be collected from international travellers and community as per norms, tested through the network of labs already established under INSACOG and early warning signal identified for Covid-19 management, according to the PMO PM was given an overview of the sequencing efforts in the country and the variants circulating in the country. PM further highlighted the need for monitoring all international arrivals, their testing as per guidelines, with a specific focus on countries identified ‘at risk’. He also asked officials to review plans for easing international travel restrictions in light of the emerging new evidence. Giving details of the meeting, the Prime Minister's Office informed that PM Modi said that in light of the new threat, people need to be more cautious and need to take proper precautions like masking and social distancing. The prime minister was briefed about the new 'Omicron' variant of the coronavirus, along with its characteristics and the impact seen in various countries.
New Delhi: Amid concerns over a new variant of coronavirus detected in South Africa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting and reviewed the situation relating to COVID-19 and the ongoing vaccination drive in the country.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting with top government officials to discuss COVID situation