The health minister warned that there should be alertness for a potential fourth wave of the COVID pandemic.
Digital Desk: In light of an increase
in Covid-19 cases, a nationwide drill is scheduled for today and tomorrow to
assess public and private hospitals' emergency preparations.
At the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) in
Jhajjar, Haryana, Mansukh Mandaviya, the union minister of health, will be in
charge of the exercise.
In the review meeting held last week, Mansukh Mandaviya
requested that state health ministers remain vigilant and assess the readiness
of medical institutions.
The five-step approach
of "Test-Track-Treat-Vaccinate and adherence to Covid-Appropriate
Behaviour" remains the tried-and-true method for managing Covid, according
to what he had mentioned.
The health minister promised that the government is ready to
handle the recent rise in infections in an exclusive interview. He said that
there is a weekly review of preparedness and that ICU beds, oxygen supplies,
and other critical care arrangements are in place.
The health minister warned that there should be alertness for a
potential fourth wave of the COVID pandemic. According to him, the most recent
Covid mutation was the Omicron BF.7 sub-variant, and the current XBB1.16
sub-variant is what is driving the increase in infections. He added that in the
ministry's experience, sub-variants are not very harmful.
Since there has been an
increase in COVID-19 instances across the majority of the nation in recent
days, some states have made masks once again required, while others have issued
cautionary advice.
As a preventive step, Haryana and Puducherry have made wearing
face masks in public areas mandatory. Masks are also required in Haryana's
schools.
Masks are now required for pregnant women, the elderly, and
those suffering from lifestyle diseases in Kerala, while officials in Uttar
Pradesh have issued a 'high-priority' directive directing staff to conduct
international passenger screening at all airports.
Delhi, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh have also encouraged citizens to follow Covid guidelines.
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