Covid situation under control in the state”, Meghalaya CM Conrad amid Covid surge in China
First Published: 22nd December, 2022 19:59 IST
The Covid situation is under control in the state and the positivity rate is minimal, says Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma today chaired a Covid review meeting after reports of the detection of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant in the country. India reported four cases of the BF.7 Omicron sub-variant, which is driving the current surge of infections in China.
Speaking about the COVID situation, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma stated that the situation in the state is under control and that the positivity rate is low.He added that the only advisory is to wear a mask and follow COVID’s appropriate behavior.
“The COVID review meeting was a procedural meeting in terms of the overall situation as seen globally.”Prime Minister Narendra Modi also presided over a high-level virtual meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in the country and its related aspects.
Speaking about the festive fervour in the state, Chief Minister Sangma advised people to continue wearing masks and take the necessary precautions.
“The Covid review meeting is a precautionary meeting because we are all leaving for Christmas break.” In this festive season, the only advice to people is to “wear masks.”
The BF.7 is the same as BS.5.2.1.7, which is a sub-lineage of the Omicron. People who are not vaccinated or have weaker immunity, such as elderly citizens and children, are at high risk of catching this infection.
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