Haryana prepared to deal with Omicron variant of Covid-19: CM Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the state government was taking all precautions and was prepared to deal with Omicron variant of Covid-19. Addressing a press conference here, CM Manohar Lal Khattar said, "We are taking all precautions and are prepared to deal with it. All District Commissioners have been asked to remain vigilant, especially before granting permission for fairs." Also read | This will be first Indian city to start ropeway service in public transportation The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday named the new Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529, which has been detected in South Africa, as Omicron.

We are taking all precautions and are prepared to deal with it. The District Commissioners have been asked to remain vigilant especially before granting permission for fairs: Haryana CM ML Khattar on Omicron variant of COVID19 pic.twitter.com/74CGLCVFBY — ANI (@ANI) November 28, 2021

Taking action amid concerns over the new variant of the virus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a comprehensive meeting to review the public health preparedness and vaccination-related situation for Covid-19. As per an official statement issued by the Prime Minister Office, officials briefed the PM about the new 'variant of concern; 'Omicron' along with its characteristics and the impact seen in various countries. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar[/caption] Also read | Coronavirus update: India records 8,774 new cases, 621 deaths PM Modi spoke about the need to be proactive in light of the new variant. The PM highlighted the need for monitoring all international arrivals, their testing as per guidelines, with a specific focus on countries identified 'at risk'. He also asked officials to review plans for easing international travel restrictions in light of the emerging new evidence. [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Social media[/caption] -PTC News