Last updated on July 26th, 2023 at 05:02 pm
PM Modi Chaired a meeting to review the public health response to COVID-19. Stressed on ramping up testing, genome sequencing, and ensuring the operational readiness of COVID infrastructure. Also emphasized the need to follow COVID-appropriate behavior.
The Prime Minister cautioned opposite complacency and advised strict vigilance. “Covid is not over yet,” he said, reiterating his previous statement. He then directed officials to strengthen the ongoing surveillance measures, extremely at international airports.
The Prime Minister stressed the need to ensure that the entire COVID infrastructure at all levels is maintained at a high level of preparedness in terms of equipment, processes, and human resources.
He advised the states to conduct an audit of Covid-specific facilities, including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators, and human resources, to ensure the operational readiness of hospital infrastructure.
Wearing masks in crowded public places, especially in view of the upcoming festive season, is something that the Prime Minister urged everyone to do in order to follow Covid appropriate behavior at all times.
The Prime Minister also urged that precautionary measures may be encouraged, especially for vulnerable and elderly groups.
PM directed officials to increase testing and genomic sequencing efforts. The designated INSACOG Genome Sequencing Laboratories (lGSLs) have been asked to sequence a larger number of samples from each state on a daily basis.
This will enable timely detection of newer variants, if any, circulating in the country and enable undertaking requisite public health measures.
