Omicron virus: Federal Government gave important advice to States!!!
Omicron virus: Federal government gave important advice to States!!!The federal government has consulted with states to combat the Omicron virus infection through video conferencing. Amid the spread of mutated corona, the federal government is advising states to ensure adequate stocks of essential drugs. The federal government yesterday held a video conference consultation with states and union territories to study the status of the vaccine program, as well as readiness to combat the Omicron virus. The conference was headed by Union health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan. Chief Secretaries and senior officials of the health Departments of the States and Union Territories were present.During the meeting, Union health Secretary Rajesh bhushan asked the states and Union Territories about the arrangements being made to combat the Omicron virus and the progress made in the corona vaccination program. A keynote address issued by the Union Ministry of health at the meeting pointed out that the ventilators provided by the Union government to the states were still unpacked and unused in some hospitals. Therefore ventilators should be installed in all hospitals to ensure that they are in working condition. oxygen plants must also ensure that oxygen concentrators are in operation. Experiments should be increased. The focus should be on monitoring to identify victims as quickly as possible so that they can be isolated and treated. Ensure RTPCR testing in all districts and samples should be sent to laboratories for genetic sequencing once the corona is confirmed.The meeting was advised that the hospital structures should be in a state of readiness to meet it in case the vulnerability increases. Adequate stocks of 8 major drugs used in corona treatment should be maintained. Considering the cold season, it was also advised to pay close attention to the spread of diseases like influenza, critical respiratory infections and respiratory disorder symptoms.