‘Detection of Omicron variant in two samples from Puducherry is a new challenge for the government’
Lt Governor Tamilisai Sundararajan said detection of omicron, the type of concern, in two samples from Puducherry is a new challenge, especially after the government has allowed New Year’s programs at several places.
He urged the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ministry of Home Affairs to strictly enforce the appropriate treatment of COVID-19 to prevent possible increase in cases during the function, in strict compliance with the guidelines/advices. instructed to take all measures.
A press note from Raj Niwas said that the Puducherry government should seize the imperative to control the spread of the Omicron variant, while simultaneously balancing the economic interest and livelihood of those dependent on the tourism industry.
The concerned departments will implement all the precautionary measures at the designated places so that social distancing is maintained.
It said that the safety norms should be announced by the concerned departments through public address system at crowded places.
Ms Sundararajan asked special teams to conduct inspections to ensure that people follow safety protocols in crowded places. They should also ensure that each venue hosts only the permitted number of participants keeping in mind the need to maintain social distancing. Teams will ensure that everyone has their masks on at all times and provide hand sanitizers and thermal scanners at entry points to venues.
The Lt Governor asked the health department to conduct random tests at all such places and not allow symptomatic persons to participate in the function. He said that he should be isolated from the gathering and provided immediate medical aid.
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