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While some doctors asked the public to be cautious, some governments held meetings to assess the Covid situation in the respective states.
A day after the central government issued an advisory to all states amid rising Covid cases and the detection of the first JN.1 variant in India, asking state governments to "remain constantly vigilant", several States are taking new directions across the country.
As reported by PTI, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will assess the readiness of health facilities and services on December 20. On Wednesday, Mandaviya will hold the review meeting virtually, in which health ministers and additional principal secretaries (health) of all states will participate. and Union Territories as well as officials of relevant central ministries and departments.
While some doctors asked the public to be cautious, some governments held meetings to assess the Covid situation in the respective states.
The Rajasthan Health Department held a review meeting following which Additional Chief Secretary of the Medical and Health Department Shubhra Singh directed medical institutions in the state to monitor patients suffering from colds and respiratory diseases. He also directed that patient information be uploaded daily on the health portal.
Director Public Health Dr Ravi Prakash Mathur, Additional Director Rural Health, Ravi Prakash Sharma, State Nodal Officer and representatives of microbiology department of SMS Medical College were present in the meeting.
The additional chief secretary emphasized that no patient with this variant has been identified in the state. However, as a precautionary measure, it is essential to ensure the availability of essential facilities such as isolation beds, oxygen beds, ICU beds, ventilators, medicines and testing supplies at all medical institutions for the treatment of potential patients.
The Uttarakhand government has issued an advisory and is on high alert about the new variant. Health Minister Rajesh Kumar highlighted the increasing number of patients with the JN.1 variant in certain states. In response, an advisory has been distributed to all districts and hospitals in the state, urging comprehensive efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19.The Health Minister directed all district magistrates and chief medical officers (CMOs) to strictly follow the guidelines for prevention of COVID-19. Additionally, close monitoring of pulmonary, respiratory and cardiac patients was recommended, along with testing of those with flu-like symptoms.
On Tuesday, the Karnataka government issued an advisory urging people aged 60 years and above, people with co-morbidities, pregnant women and nursing mothers to wear masks outdoors. The council also emphasized strictly avoiding visits to closed, poorly ventilated spaces and crowded areas. This precautionary measure comes in light of the current Covid-19 situation in the country and the detection of the JN.1 subvariant in neighboring Kerala.
Additionally, a circular has been issued directing authorities in districts bordering Kerala and Tamil Nadu to remain alert and ensure adequate testing and prompt notification of Covid cases. Taking into account the current Covid-19 scenario, the emergence of the JN.1 subvariant, the ongoing winter and the planned gatherings, especially in small spaces during the end of year and New Year festivities, it is recommended to the general public Observe recommended precautionary measures. take. by the State Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Covid-19.
“All elderly people (aged 60 years and above), comorbid people (especially with kidney, heart, liver diseases, etc.), pregnant women and nursing mothers should wear masks outdoors and strictly avoid entering closed, poorly ventilated areas and Visit busy areas. areas,” the notice said.
