• China reportedly struggling to contain surge in Covid-related cases
China is reportedly struggling to contain a surge in Covid-related cases after an abrupt turnaround from its zero Covid policy, which imposed strict lockdowns and mass testing. Amid the rise in COVID-19 cases in China, a top Indian health expert has asked people to closely monitor the situation in the country. However, the expert said that there is nothing to panic as the country's system is 'vigilant'.
No need to panic: Chairman of COVID-19 Working Group
"It is an important thing that we keep a close watch on the Chinese situation. But I would say that there is nothing to panic. There is no need to be too worried. The system is very alert, we need to be alert." As far as genomic surveillance is concerned, the most important part is that we are doing genomic surveillance of symptomatic individuals," said Dr NK Arora, chairman of the COVID-19 working group NTAGI.
Be vigilant, says health ministry
Health officials direct states and union territories to undertake whole genome sequencing of positive samples and track variants of the virus through the government's COVID network.
Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan directed all States/UTs to ensure that as far as possible samples of all positive cases are sent to designated INSACOG laboratories on a daily basis.
India Covid-19 Tally
India's COVID-19 tally climbed to 4,46,76,330 on Wednesday with 131 fresh infections, while the number of active cases dropped to 3,408, according to Union health ministry data.
The toll due to the viral disease rose to 5,30,680 with three more deaths, including two from Kerala and one from West Bengal, reported in the last 24 hours, updated at 8 am.
Active cases comprise 0.01 per cent of the total infections. According to the ministry's website, the national COVID-19 recovery rate increased to 98.80 per cent.
We need not panic, says Adar Poonawalla of Serum
While the news of rising Covid cases from China is worrying, we need not panic given our excellent vaccination coverage and track record. We must continue to trust and follow the guidelines set by the Government of India and the Ministry of Health," Poonawalla, CEO of Serum, tweeted.
medium;">
While the news of rising Covid cases from China is worrying, we need not panic given our excellent vaccination coverage and track record. We must continue to rely on and follow the guidelines set by the Government of India & @MoHFW_INDIA.
— Adar Poonawalla (@adarpoonawalla) December 21, 2022
Bharat Jodo Yatra: Make sure to follow the rules of the journey or postpone the journey, says the Union Health Minister
The Union Health Minister has written to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asking him to ensure that Covid norms are followed in his Bharat Jodi Yatra, or he should postpone the next leg of the yatra "in the interest of the nation".
Center's big meeting today amid Kovid boom in China
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will hold a review meeting with top officials and experts on the pandemic situation today.
India should act fast on China's air travel policy
Dr. Sangita Reddy, Managing Director, Apollo Hospitals, cautioned the government to act swiftly on our policy regarding air travel from China.
Given the 🇮🇳 extensive #CovidVaccines drive with an effective #Vaccine, there is no need to panic in pubs over the surge in #COVIDー19 cases in 🇨🇳, though adding that there is no room for inertia. We must act fast on R policy regarding air travel to and from #China @PMOIndia
— Dr. Sangita Reddy (@drsangitareddy) December 20, 2022
China was 'less prepared' for COVID surge: report
Epidemiologists anticipate at least three waves of the virus in the country during the winter. It is certain that the Chinese government was "under-prepared" as it decided to abruptly end its zero-covid policy following nationwide protests by people across the country, reports The Hong Kong Post.
No comments:
Post a Comment