PM Chairs High-level Meeting To Review COVID-19, Omicron Status
After addressing a jam-packed rally in Varanasi, ahead of crucial Uttar Pradesh Assembly Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Thursday to review the status of COVID-19 and Omicron, public health response measures, ICU/oxygen supported beds, human resources, IT interventions and status of vaccination.
According to the PMO, officials briefed the PM about the emerging scenario globally driven by the new variant, with an overview of a surge in cases in countries having high vaccination coverage and the presence of Omicron Variant.
He was also apprised of the Technical Brief and priority actions recommended by WHO in the context of Omicron. A snapshot of the status of COVID19 and Omicron in the country, including States, reporting a higher number of cases, districts reporting higher positivity, and a higher number of clusters was presented to PM, informed the PMO.
He also reviewed the various actions taken since November 25, when the first advisory of the Union Health Ministry was shared with the States. Revised travel advisory for international passengers, review meetings with states/UTs on COVID-19 public health response measures, ramping up vaccination, installation of Oxygen supply equipment, etc., was briefed to PM.
Meanwhile, the PM directed the officials to maintain a high level of vigil and alertness at all levels. He directed the Centre to work in close coordination with the States to support their efforts of public health measures of containment and management under the ‘Whole of Government’ approach.
