We want to see China get this outbreak (of Covid19) under control…It’s also important for all countries incl China to vaccinate their people, make testing & treatment available and share info with the world about what they’re experiencing

– US Secy of State, Antony J Blinken

In view of the sudden surge in Covid cases in many countries, the Indian medical association, Goa State branch has alerted public to follow Covid appropriate behaviour.

The association has appealed for wearing of face masks in all crowded public places, social distancing and regular hand washing with soap or use of sanitisers.It has also advised people to consult the doctor in case of any symptoms like fever, sore throad, cough, loose motions etc and get the Covid vaccination including precautionary dose at the earliest.

Authorities to conduct random test of certain number of passengers arriving in each international flight from December 24

Rajasthan issues directions to start srceening, genome sampling amid fresh Covid scare

The Rajasthan Health department on Thursday directed Chief Medical and Health Officers of all districts to start screening, genome sampling and identifying high-risk groups amid a spurt in Covid cases in some parts of the world.

Guidelines for International Arrivals(in supersession of guidelines issued on the subject on 21st November 2022)

Guidelines for International Arrivals(in supersession of guidelines issued on the subject on 21st November 2022)

Guidelines for International Arrivals

Guidelines for International Arrivals

Planning for Travel

All travellers should preferably be fully vaccinated as per the approved primary schedule of vaccinationagainst COVID-19 in their Country.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says her govt is not currently planning any restrictions on Christmas celebrations and Gangasagar mela in view of advent of new COVID-19 variant as it has not yet been detected in state

MoHFW issues guidelines for international arrivals in India amid current Covid19 situation; to be effective from 24th Dec

Karnataka to conduct Covid tests for flu-like symptoms

After Centre’s advisory, several states hold review meet, issue new guidelines.

Karnataka makes wearing of face masks mandatory in indoor locations

The Karnataka government on Thursday decided to conduct mandatory testing of Influenza Like Illness (ILI) and Severe Acute Respiratory Illness (SARI) in the state amid a spurt in Covid-19 cases in some parts of the world, including China. The government also decided to make face masks mandatory in closed spaces and airconditioned rooms. The two per cent random testing of international passengers arriving in the state will continue until revised directions from the Centre, state Health Minister Dr K Sudhakar said.

China hospital data absent from WHO’s latest COVID reports, raising concern

The World Health Organization has received no data from China on new COVID-19 hospitalisations since Beijing lifted its zero-COVID policy, prompting some health experts to question whether it might be hiding information on the extent of its outbreak. However, the WHO has said gaps in data might be due to Chinese authorities simply struggling to tally cases.

No curbs on Christmas, Gangasagar mela as new Covid strain not found in Bengal: Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said her government is not currently planning any restrictions on the Christmas celebrations and the Gangasagar mela in view of the advent of a new Covid-19 variant, maintaining that it has not yet been detected in the state. She said that the pandemic, which paralysed normal life for long periods of time since it hit the country in March 2020, will be tackled as required if there is any resurgence in the state.

A total of 95% of vaccination has been done in Maharashtra, no need to panic. Mask is not mandatory…Instructions have been given to all local authorities to conduct review meetings

– Maharashtra Health Minister Tanaji Sawant

Rajasthan issues directions to start srceening, genome sampling amid fresh Covid scare

MoCA to ensure 2% of the total passengers in a flight undergo Covid tests at the airport on arrival; Such passengers to be identified by the airline, will be allowed to leave the airport after giving sample. Samples testing positive will be sent for genome sequencing.

BJP says it will go ahead with its plan of holding ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’ in Rajasthan while following COVID-19 protocol

Screening of tourists begins at Taj Mahal, other tourist sites in Agra amid fresh Covid scare

Covid review meeting: PM Modi cautions against complacency, directs officials to strengthen surveillance measures

States advised to ensure operational readiness of hospital infrastructure: PMO statement after prime minister’s review meeting on COVID-19

PM Modi stressed the need to ensure that entire Covid infrastructure at all levels is maintained at a high level of preparedness in terms of equipment, processes & human resources: PMO

Covid not over yet; strengthen ongoing surveillance measures, especially at international airports

– PM to top officials at review meet

Audit Covid-specific facilities to ensure readiness of hospital infra, including oxygen cylinders, ventilators, staffing

– PM to states

Regularly monitor availability and prices of essential medicines: PM Narendra Modi at COVID-19 review meet

During the high-level meeting on Covid19, PM Modi was informed that there is adequate availability with regard to medicines, vaccines and hospital beds. He advised to regularly monitor the availability and prices of essential medicines

– PMO

PM Modi advised States to audit Covid specific facilities to ensure operational readiness of Hospital Infrastructure, including oxygen cylinders, PSA plants, ventilators and human resources: Prime Minister’s Office

PM Narendra Modi, in a high-level meeting on Covid19, urges wearing masks in crowded public places, ramping up testing and also genomic sequencing; ‘Precaution dose’ to be encouraged especially for vulnerable and elderly groups

An advisory will be issued making masks mandatory at indoor, closed & air-conditioned places. Union government guidelines will be followed for random testing & screening passengers arriving from abroad at international airports

– K Sudhakar, Health Minister of Karnataka

Need for strengthened surveillance with focus on genome sequencing, increased testing: PM Narendra Modi at review meeting on COVID-19

We’ve held talks with the Union health minister. Further flights & international passengers from China & other such countries should be stopped

– Jharkhand health minister Banna Gupta

XBB variant of Covid accounts for 92% of positive cases; BF.7 not detected even in sewage samples taken from 7 places in Delhi

Covid News Live: We request the people to take precaution dose, says CM

Only 24% people have taken precaution dose, we request the people to take precaution dose. We have 380 ambulances, we have given orders for procuring more ambulances. We are waiting on the guidelines of Central govt, as and when it gives orders we will implement: Delhi CM

Covid News Live: We have 8,000 beds for Covid in Delhi, says CM

Now, we aim to prepare 36,000 beds pertaining to Covid. We have a storage capacity of 928 mt tonne oxygen in Delhi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Covid News Live: We don’t have a single case of that variant in Delhi, says Kejriwal

Covid cases are rising in China and several other countries. It has BF.7 variant. We don’t have a single case of that variant in Delhi. So there’s no need to worry. We are doing genome sequencing. Currently, XBB variant cases are coming in Delhi: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal

Covid News Live: No cases of COVID’s BF.7 variant in Delhi so far, says LNJP Hospital official

The national capital has not reported any cases of BF.7 variant of COVID’s Omicron so far, an official said, while also adding that the Centre has instructed to conduct the genome sequencing of every case being reported. Dr Suresh, MD, Lok Nayak Jai Prakash Narayan Hospital said that LNJP hospital being the largest in the country which has been providing treatment for COVID patients, is vigilant and has a preparation including the ICU beds.

Covid News Live: Earlier, the Centre didn’t take Covid seriously, says Jharkhand health min

Now they are seriously tackling it by taking cognizance of the Covid situation in China. We are prepared and have taken adequate measures. As & when cases rise, we’ll take immediate steps: Jharkhand health min Banna Gupta

As far as Covid is concerned we are looking into the situation & are keeping a close watch: CM Mamata Banerjee

COVID News Live: We are monitoring the situation in the state as well. The committee is reviewing the situation.

Covid News Live: Chief Medical Officer, District Shimla about free Covid19 ‘Precautionary dose

Covid News Live: Free Covid19 ‘Precautionary dose’ for 18 years and above will be given at Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Hospital and Indira Gandhi Medical College between 10am & 4pm from 23rd December to 28th December.

Today, all MPs wore face masks in Parliament: Union minister G Kishan Reddy

Covid News Live: Govt of India has issued advisories to all States/UTs regarding the Covid19 situation. Rahul Gandhi can continue with his Bharat Jodo Yatra but following Covid19 protocols.

Covid tests are being conducted among tourists visiting the Taj Mahal

A general alert has been issued in the state regarding the COVID-19 situation: Kerala Health minister Veena George

Covid News Live: there is no cause for concern at present. We urge the public to remain cautious. We have achieved 100% vaccination in the state

India keeping an eye on Covid situation in China says MEA

Meeting regarding Covid19 situation in Karnataka

Covid News Live: Karnataka CM Basavaraj Bommai along with State health minister Dr K Sudhakar holds a review meeting regarding Covid19 situation in the state.

The government of India clarifies that it has not received any request from National Mission for Clean Ganga to conduct research on the use of Ganga river water as a cure for the Covid-19 virus

PM Narendra Modi reviews the situation related to #COVID19 in the country at a high-level meeting

Serum Institute of India seeks DCGI’s approval for market authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine Covovax

Covid News Live: Serum Institute of India seeks DCGI’s approval for market authorisation of its COVID-19 vaccine Covovax as booster dose for those aged 18 years and above who have been administered two doses of Covishield or Covaxin: Official sources.

Now that Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra is going to enter Delhi, they’re saying that Covid19 Omicron cases are increasing: Congress MP AR Chowdhury

Covid News Live: The cases of the sub-variant detected were between Aug-Nov this year.

We halted our ‘Jan Aakrosh Yatra’ in Rajasthan…Rahul Gandhi should follow Covid19 guidelines: BJP MP Arun Singh, at Parliament in Delhi

The safety of people is most important.

China To cut quarantine for overseas travellers from next month – bloomberg news

Congress will follow all precautions related to prevention of COVID-19, but Bharat Jodo Yatra will not stop, says senior party leader Salman Khurshid

No cases of BF.7 variant of Omicron have been reported in Delhi, we are fully prepared & vigilant: Dr Suresh, MD LNJP Hospital

The Centre has instructed to conduct genome sequencing of every case…We have COVID 450 beds, 50 ICU beds & other facilities.

We are keeping an eye on the Covid situation in China: MEA spox

We have always helped other countries as the pharmacy of the world. We are yet to issue a travel advisory but people should follow local guidelines in the country where they’re living.

Taj Mahal on Covid alert, no entry for tourists without testing

Rahul Gandhi on Union Health min’s letter pertaining to Covid protocols in Bharat Jodo Yatra

It’s their (BJP) new idea, they wrote a letter to me saying COVID is coming & stop the Yatra. All these are excuses to stop this Yatra, they are sacred of India’s truth.

Covid situation is normal in Bihar: Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav

We are fully prepared to deal with it. No need to worry. We are monitoring reports regularly.

BJP suspends its Jan Aakrosh Yatra in Rajasthan in wake of COVID-19: Party General Secretary Arun Singh

We haven’t done any politics on covid: Union Health minister Mansukh Mandaviya in RS

Oxygen plants have been set up in big hospitals across the country & are being run. We have reviewed the adequate amount of medicines in the country.

Coronavirus China updates

China is likely experiencing 1 million Covid infections and 5,000 virus deaths every day as it grapples with what is expected to be the biggest outbreak the world has ever seen, according to a new analysis.