Odisha sounds warning on a possible 3rd wave of Covid
28-November-2021

Amid detection of new Covid variant Omicron in some foreign countries,
the Odisha government swung into action and asked all district
collectors to remain prepared to tackle a possible third wave of
Covid-19.
Chief Secretary SC Mahapatra on Sunday held a meeting
with all collectors, Superintendents of Police and chief district
medical officers through video conference.
Stating schools and
colleges have opened in the state, and livelihood and economic
activities have also been started, Mahapatra said: "So, at this point we
need to be more cautious, vigilant and pro-active to prevent the
effects of the possible third wave."
He advised all field level
functionaries to collect ground reports on Covid infection status in
their respective areas and take immediate action after Covid is reported
from anywhere.
He also directed to give more emphasis on door-to-door vaccination and to ensure strict enforcement of the Covid-19 norm. The collectors and SPs have been directed to take strong action against the violators.
Further, he has insisted to streamline the process of releasing Covid compensations.
Additional Chief Secretary (health) RK Sharma also alerted the authorities about the new Covid variant Omicron that has emerged in South Africa.
Since the new variant has a high number of mutations, it is believed to be more infectious, Sharma said.
Keeping this in mind, 100 per cent vaccination of all above 18 plus population will be a major preventive measure, he pointed out.
Sharma also directed the officials to go for Genome Sequencing while conducting Covid tests of the suspected person. - IANS
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