Coronavirus Crisis India 4 Cases Of Variant BF-7, Government is Taking Serious Steps

Arpa Times December 22, 2022

Coronavirus Crisis India : The war against Corona virus is going on worldwide. Meanwhile, there is an atmosphere of fear after the cases of Omicron’s sub-variants BF.7 (Omicron BF.7) and BF.12 (BF.12) responsible for the increasing cases of corona in China were found in India as well. The central government has become alert. Random sampling of foreign passengers has started for this virus at airports across the country. However, the central government has also said that there is no need to panic about this virus.

The cases of Omicron’s sub-variants BF.7 (Omicron BF.7) and BF.12 were reported in Gujarat (Gujarat) and Odisha. The government has also issued many special guidelines regarding this.

Coronavirus Crisis India : Panic From Omicron BF.7

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has said after a meeting with experts and health department officials regarding the new variant that the corona is not over yet. The Health Minister has directed the concerned departments to be alert and strengthen monitoring regarding this variant. He has said that the government is ready to deal with any situation.

Instructions For Sending Samples To Lab

The Center has ask the states to send sample of all Covid positive case to the INSACOG genome sequencing lab so that the risk of infection can estimate. INSACOG is a platform under the Ministry of Health to study and monitor different variants of Covid-19 in the country. It has link with all the states and union territories.

Random Sampling Of Those Coming From Abroad

To prevent infection, the government has given special guidelines regarding the passengers coming from abroad. Random sampling of passengers coming from abroad has started at airports across the country. While advising the people regarding the transition from the new variant of Omicron, the Central Government has said that there is nothing to panic. People have advise to wear masks in crowded areas.

Coronavirus Crisis India : Advice on Using A Mask

At present, no Covid-19 protocol is applicable for public gatherings or tourist places in India. After the advisory of the Center in June, masks are not mandatory in any state. In the advisory, states is ask to take a decision on the use of masks. At present, mask are not mandatory at the airport, but in the advisory sent in November, it was advise to maintain social distancing.

Cases From Gujarat and Odisha

VK Paul, head of the National Task Force on Covid-19 and member of NITI Aayog. Says that there is no to panic and adequate tests is done. Let us inform that in October-November, three patients infect with BF.7 and BF.12 variants of Omicron is report in Gujarat. While a case came to light from Odisha. The patients is treat in home isolation and have now fully recover.