Amid a massive spurt in the coronavirus cases in China again, the Ministry of health in India on Wednesday, December 21, advised citizens to take necessary precautions to curb the spread of the virus.
Taking it to Twitter, Union Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya shared the status of the infection in countries, and India’s preparedness in handling the current situation.
“In view of rising cases of #COVID19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today. COVID is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation,” tweeted the Union Health Minister.
Moreover, in view of the rising cases of COVID-19 in some countries, reviewed the situation with experts and officials today.
Following the Union Health Minister’s meeting with other experts, Dr Vinod Kumar Paul, Member of Health at NITI Aayog appealed to the country’s citizens to wear a mask, both indoors and outdoors, and mandated them to take the precautionary dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials have also advised to use a mask at crowded spaces, indoors or outdoors. This is all the more important for people with comorbidities and/or those of higher age.
He also mentioned that owing to drop in the COVID-19 cases, few months ago, only 27-28% of people have taken precaution dose. Therefore, they have appealed others, especially senior citizens, to take precaution dose. Precaution dose is mandated and guided to everyone.
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