Amid detection of new Covid variant Omicron in some foreign countries, the Odisha government swung into action and asked all district collectors to remain prepared to tackle a possible third wave of Covid-19.<\/p>\n
Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra yesterday held a meeting with all collectors, Superintendents of Police and chief district medical officers through videoconference.<\/p>\n
Stating schools and colleges have opened in the state, and livelihood and economic activities have also been started, Mahapatra said: “So, at this point we need to be more cautious, vigilant and pro-active to prevent the effects of the possible third wave.”<\/p>\n
He advised all field level functionaries to collect ground reports on Covid infection status in their respective areas and take immediate action after Covid is reported from anywhere.<\/p>\n
He also directed to give more emphasis on door-to-door vaccination and to ensure strict enforcement of the Covid-19 norm. The collectors and SPs have been directed to take strong action against the violators.<\/p>\n
Further, he has insisted to streamline the process of releasing Covid compensations.<\/p>\n
Additional Chief Secretary (health) RK Sharma also alerted the authorities about the new Covid variant Omicron that has emerged in South Africa.<\/p>\n
Since the new variant has a high number of mutations, it is believed to be more infectious, Sharma said.<\/p>\n
Keeping this in mind, 100 per cent vaccination of all above 18 plus population will be a major preventive measure, he pointed out.<\/p>\n
Sharma also directed the officials to go for Genome Sequencing while conducting Covid tests of the suspected person.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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