In countries like Japan, South Korea, Brazil, China, America the increase in the cases of corona virus in the recent days has increased the concern of the world. Alarm bells have started ringing in India too. Due to which the central government has also come on alert. Here, in view of the danger of corona infection, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a high level meeting. In which health officials were involved. After the meeting, NITI Aayog member Dr. VK Paul said in a conversation with reporters, it is necessary to wear masks in crowded places. Apart from this, he told, the one who has not taken the booster dose till now, should take it as soon as possible. Dr. Paul said, the government is alert about the danger of corona and it will be reviewed every week. Although he said, there is no need to panic with Corona. , He participated in the high level meeting of Mandaviya While reviewing the situation of corona infection today. The minister’s meeting was attended by Secretary, Department of Health, AYUSH, Department of Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Rajeev Behl, NITI Aayog Member (Health) VK Paul and National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) K. President NL Arora and other senior officers were involved. , Health Ministry urges all states and union territories to scale up genome sequencing

Health Ministry Urged all states and union territories to increase genome sequencing of samples found infected to monitor the new form of corona virus. In a letter to states and union territories, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said such an exercise would enable timely detection of new variants of the virus in the country and ensure necessary public health measures.

) Corona situation worrying worldwide

Corona’s public health challenge still remains worldwide , which approximately 30 Lakh cases are coming up weekly. In view of the sudden spurt in cases in Japan, USA, Republic of Korea, Brazil and China, Whole Genome Sequencing of samples of infected cases to trace the virus variants through Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium Is necessary.

Mansukh MandaviyaCoronavirusPublished Date

Wed, Dec 21, 2022, 2: 30 PM IST