Omicron Effect: Center gave strict instructions, asked the states to increase the test, know what are the guidelines in 8 points

The effect of the atmosphere of concern created around the world regarding the new variant of Corona, Omicron, is being seen in the country as well. On Sunday, the central government has directed the states to start preparations against the effects of the Omicron variant. Sufficient strictness has been asked for this.

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan has directed all states and union territories to strictly enforce quarantine and isolation with regard to Omicron. Along with this, everyone has been ordered to immediately increase RT-PCR testing and start active surveillance.

The Center has said that Omicron is a variant of concern. Therefore it is necessary to catch it immediately. For this, do maximum testing and increase surveillance on hotspots.

Countries where this new variant of Corona has been found so far have been included in the 'At Risk Countries' list. Along with this, it has been ordered that extra precautions should be taken for the passengers coming from these countries and extra preventive measures should be implemented. These measures include quarantining, conducting RT-PCR tests and monitoring those who came in contact with them. States should try to keep the positivity rate below 5%.

The Center has said that a mechanism to get information about the past air travel of passengers coming through international flights already exists in every state. States should review this at their own level so that immediate measures can be initiated for passengers coming from at-wrist countries.

The Center has reiterated that defense is the only real security. Therefore, the State-Union Territory should strictly follow the Kovid-appropiate behavior. Also increase the containment, keep surveillance active, increase the scope and speed of vaccination coverage so that this variant of concern can be effectively dealt with.