COVID situation: Assam government closely monitoring situation; Centre allays fears
First Published: 23rd December, 2022 14:55 IST
Amid the fresh global surge in the Covid cases, the Centre today assured the general public by saying that the Covid positivity rate in the country is declining week-on-week.
Amid the growing concerns over a possible covid outbreak, Assam Health and Family Welfare Minister Keshab Mahanta held an emergency meeting with top health department officials to review the preparedness of the state, and infrastructure to tackle with the new strain of COVID 19.
Discussions were held in detail with regard to hospitals, beds,oxygen and ICU to deal with any eventuality. Emphasis has also been laid on genome sequencing and RT-PCR tests.
Subsequently major decisions will be taken as and when situation arises. Meanwhile, the health minister has appealed to the masses to adhere to all general COVID norms.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there is no need for people of Assam to panic over rising number of Covid cases in China. CM Sarma said that the surge in China is because the Chinese vaccination have not been effective compared to Indian vaccines.
Meanwhile, amid the fresh global surge in the Covid cases, the Centre today assured the general public by saying that the Covid positivity rate in the country is declining week-on-week. As per inputs from ANI, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued a statement, wherein it was stated that the positivity rate is declining week-by-week with only 0.14 per cent positivity in the week ending on December 22.
“Consistent decline in cases in India is recorded with five states accounting for 78 percent of the daily new cases reported on December 22,” the Health Ministry said, adding that 8 states and 4 UTs currently have zero reported active cases.
However, the ministry has advised States to step up their Covid related actions.
Earlier in the day, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted the ongoing vaccination drive, launched by the Centre government, against Covid-19 amid the fear of Covid surge in the Country.
COMMENTS
TOPMOST STORY NOW
Live Ahead of 2026 Polls, Assam CM Says Muslim Community Embracing BJP’s Development Agenda
29th March 2025
Live Tripura: Mahila Congress Stages Protest, Demands Immediate Implementation of 33% Women’s Reservation Law in Lok Sabha and State Assemblies
29th March 2025
Live Manipur Gears Up To Welcome New Year Sajibu Gi Nongma Panba Cheiraoba
29th March 2025
Live Muslim Population Now Aware of BJP’s Development Agenda: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
29th March 2025
WE RECOMMEND
IPL 2025: RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Impact Players, Fantasy Team Picks, Squads
Now, as RR searches for redemption and their first win, CSK looks to bounce back from a disappointing loss in their previous game.
29th March 2025
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma 31st Most Powerful Indian
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is placed fifth, reflecting his growing influence in international diplomacy.
29th March 2025
Advocate General of Assam, Devajit Saikia Resigns from Gauhati HC Bar Association
Devajit Saikia Resigns from Gauhati HC Bar Association: The Bar Association is opposing the proposal of Saikia.
29th March 2025
Assam Sprinter Hima Das Hospitalised in Guwahati
Sources have confirmed that she is currently in stable condition and is receiving proper medical care at the hospital.
28th March 2025
Mobile Water Treatment Unit Ends Years of Struggle for Safe Drinking Water In THIS Assam Village
Each household contributes Rs 20 per week for daily water collection, ensuring sustainability.
28th March 2025