During the meeting, PM Modi said that the fight against the epidemic is not over yet.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today directed officials at all levels to be alert and alert as the number of COVID cases continue to rise in many parts of the country. The meeting took place when the number of Omicron cases crossed 300 in India.
During the meeting, PM Modi said that the fight against the pandemic is not over and India should remain ‘Satark’ (alert) and ‘Savdhan’ (alert).
The PM told the officials during the meeting, “In view of the new version, we should be alert and careful. The fight against the pandemic is not over and the need for continued adherence to COVID safe behavior is of paramount importance even today.”
PM Modi also directed the Center to work closely with the states and support their control and management measures. He told the officers that the strategy of collaborative and cooperative fight against the pandemic would guide all their future actions.
PM Modi emphasized the need for health systems at the district level to be able to meet any challenges posed by the new version. He directed the officials to ensure that the oxygen supply equipments are installed and fully functional in the states.
The PM asked the states to ensure that the eligible population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
There have been demands that the government allow booster doses of the vaccine to people who have already been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, as many countries have done.
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