Covid 19: ICMR's big statement at a time when 'Omicron' is creating an atmosphere of terror around the world

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also called a meeting of senior officials on Saturday and ordered vigilance in the country

Corona's new virus, Omicron, has once again created a climate of fear around the world. Some countries have decided to impose sanctions due to the outbreak of Omicron. Some countries have imposed travel restrictions on countries where the new corona virus has been found, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also hold a meeting of senior officials on Saturday.

Took and ordered vigilance in the country. He also directed the Ministry of Air Transport to reconsider its decision to lift restrictions on international passenger aviation. Meanwhile, the Indian Institute of Medical Research (ICMR) has provided important information about Omicron.

The ICMR has called for a second dose of Corona as soon as possible, with no need to panic at this time. "The structural changes that are taking place in Omicron are less likely to raise concerns. This new virus does not have to be fatal or cause many diseases. No such information is available at the moment and we will have to wait, ”said Dr. Sameeran Panda of ICMR.

 

Vigilance across the country!; Prime Minister's directive for prevention of 'Omicron' virusAccording to Sameeran, although mutations in the new corona virus are indicative, it is not immediately clear that they will spread rapidly. However, he said that it is important to be vigilant and take precaution.

"There is no need to panic. We need to speed up immunization immediately. If the number of people taking both the vaccines increases, it will be better for public health, ”he said.

He further said that although the new variant of Corona is serious, the method of infection is the same, so the use of mask along with vaccination, avoidance of congestion, use of sanitization are important to fight against it.

Prime Minister Modi took stock

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday convened an emergency meeting of senior officials to take stock of the situation in the country and the current state of vaccination. The prime minister was briefed by senior health officials on the outbreak of Omicron and the World Health Organization's warning about its spread. The Prime Minister spoke about the outbreak of the new virus He expressed concern and instructed the authorities to focus on travelers from countries where patients have been found, a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said.The meeting, which lasted for about two hours, also discussed the effects of the new virus on India. Prime Minister Modi called on the people to be more vigilant about the dangers of Omicron, use masks and keep a safe distance from each other, a press release issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

Genetic sequencing

Prime Minister Modi has also instructed senior health officials to carry out genetic sequencing tests by taking samples of migrants arriving from abroad.

Prime Minister's instructions

- Rethink the decision to start international passenger flights.

- Focus on passengers coming from abroad, do their tests.

- Be more vigilant about travelers from countries where Omicron patients have been found.

What in the world?

Many countries have imposed travel restrictions on South African countries due to fears of Omicron. Following the World Health Organization (WHO) warning that the new virus is spreading rapidly, European Union countries, including Britain, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iran, Japan, Thailand and the United States have also launched air strikes from South African countries.

There are restrictions on transportation. Omicron patients have also been found in Belgium, Israel, Germany, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. Sixty-one passengers on two flights from South Africa to Germany were found stranded