New Delhi: The Central Government has convened a high-level meeting in the wake of a spate of covid cases in Europe and East Asian countries. Union Health Minister Mansouk Mandavya has directed officials to be extra vigilant in the new situation and strengthen monitoring.
The minister also directed that the genetic stratification of the covid virus be intensified at a high-level meeting attended by experts, including health officials. The meeting also discussed the vaccination situation in the country, the decision of the Central Government to resume international flights from March 27 and the genetic sequencing to identify new variants.
Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan, Biotechnology Department Secretary Dr. Rajesh Khokale, Justice Commission member VK Paul, ICMR chief Dr. Dr. Balram Bhargava, Director, AIIMS; Randeep Guleria and others attended the meeting.
Covid: Center convenes high-level meeting
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