COVID is not over yet, be alert and do not forget COVID appropriate behavior: Mandaviya
Published By : Sourabha Parida | June 13, 2022 4:19 PM
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New Delhi, June 13: COVID is not over yet. There are reports of rising cases of COVID in some states. It is important at this time to be alert and do not forget COVID appropriate behaviour (CAB) such as wearing masks and maintaining physical distance to prevent spread of the infection. This was stressed by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya as he chaired a meeting through Video Conference (VC) today with Health Ministers and senior officials of states and Union Territories (UTs) to review the progress of vaccination exercise HarGharDastak 2.0 campaign. Highlighting increased case positivity in some districts and states and reduced COVID-19 testing, Dr Mandaviya stated that increased and timely testing will enable early identification of COVID cases and help to curb spread of the infection among the community. He urged states/UTs to continue and strengthen the surveillance and focus on genome sequencing for identifying new mutants/variants in country. He stated that the five-fold strategy of Test, Track, Treat, Vaccination & Adherence to Covid Appropriate Behavior (CAB) needs to be continued and monitored by states/UTs. States were also urged to focus on implementing the Operational Guidelines for Revised Surveillance Strategy for COVID-19 which focuses on surveillance of incoming international travellers and surveillance through health facilities, labs, community etc. Stressing on importance of COVID vaccination among the vulnerable age groups, he urged the state Health Ministers to personally review the status and progress of the special month long drive Har Ghar Dastak2.0 campaign which has started since June 1. He said “Let us accelerate our efforts to identify all beneficiaries in the 12-17 age group for the 1st and 2nd doses, so they can attend schools with the protection of the vaccine”. He urged States for focussed coverage of 12-17 age groups through school-based campaigns (Govt/Private/ informal Schools like Madrasas, Day Care Schools), along with targeted coverage of non-school going children during the summer vacation. He added that population group of above 60 years of age is a vulnerable category and needs to be protected with the Precaution Dose. “Our healthcare workers are going from door-to-door to ensure that the vulnerable population is administered the Precaution Dose”, he said. The state Health Ministers were urged to also review administration of precaution dose to 18-59 years age-group with the private hospitals on a regular basis. He said that we can utilize the learning from first Har Ghar Dastak campaign to aim for achieving 100% coverage among eligible population for ensuring extended protection against COVID. “Adequate vaccine doses are available across the country. Let us ensure accelerated coverage of COCVID vaccination during second phase of Har Ghar Dastak campaign”, he stressed. They were also strongly advised to ensure that there is no wastage of COVID-19 vaccines at any cost. This must be ensured through active monitoring and on basis of “First Expiry First Out” principle, where doses that expire earlier should be used for vaccination first, the Union Health Minister stated. Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar, MoS(HFW) also stressed on accelerated COVID vaccination coverage in the states through Har Ghar Dastak2.0 campaign.
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