Two positives from South Africa to Karnataka: Alert on Omicron issue in the country

New Delhi, Dt
The issue of a new variant of the Corona found in South Africa has caused a stir around the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named this variant Omicron. The Modi government has also gone into high alert mode in India on the issue of Omicron variant and has issued alerts across the country. On the other hand, two people from South Africa who came to Karnataka have tested positive for corona. Their samples have been sent for genome sequencing. Apart from South Africa, Hong Kong and Botswana, Omicron variants are now in vogue in Britain and Germany. Two cases of Omicron have been reported in England. Germany and the Czech Republic are also suspected of having one patient of the Omicront variant. Hu, meanwhile, has warned countries, including Asia, to allow international flights.
Following the news of the new Corona variant Omicron, Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired an emergency meeting on Saturday, in which he directed to review the decision to start regular international flights to India from December 15. The Prime Minister further said that special attention should be paid to the monitoring of foreign tourists and countries at risk. Airports and government agencies across the country have been alerted to the Omicron issue. Special investigations are being carried out on people from Africa in particular. Six people from South Africa to Karnataka were examined, two of whom tested positive for corona. Their samples are sent to the lab for genome sequencing. They are currently quarantined. However, both patients are more likely to be infected with the Delta variant than the newer variant of the Corona, Omicron, an official said.
Self-isolated both patients infected with Omicron in Britain
Britain's health minister, Sajid Javid, said Omicron-infected patients had been found in Chelmsford and Nottingham. They are currently self-assaulting their homes while conducting further tests and contact tracing. After the new variant Omicron was reported in South Africa, Botswana, Belgium, Hong Kong and Israel, now there are cases of new variants in Britain and Germany and there is concern about the rapid spread of this variant around the world. Omicron cases are also expected in the Czech Republic.
Tourists coming from Africa will be quarantined
Along with this, Prime Minister Modi also talked about conducting Covid test based on current guidelines regarding Corona. He also emphasized the need to continue active monitoring, be more vigilant and wear masks and take precautions such as social distance. As part of the precautionary measures against Omicron in the country, every tourist from South Africa arriving at Mumbai Airport will be quarantined and a sample will be sent to the lab for testing. New restrictions are likely to be imposed on Mumbai airport soon for international tourists.
Omicron is a highly contagious and worrying type
The World Health Organization (WHO) Advisory Committee has described the new variant of the Corona, first discovered in South Africa, as highly contagious and worrying, and has dubbed it Omicron. The Delta format was previously placed in this series. The Delta variant of the Corona claimed millions of lives in Europe, America and India. The Delta variant is blamed for the second wave of Corona in India. Hu also advised governments in Southeast Asia to increase surveillance, strengthen public health and increase vaccination coverage. Also at festivals and ceremonies people are asked to take precautionary measures and stay away from crowds and large gatherings.
Worldwide bans on tourists from Africa increased
The United States, Canada, Russia, Sri Lanka and many other countries, as well as the European Union, have banned tourists from Africa since the omikron form was introduced in South Africa. Britain has banned tourists from four more African countries, Angola, Mozambique, Malawi and Zambia, after registering two patients with the Omicron variant. In addition, Britain has banned a total of six countries. The White House said the United States would impose sanctions on people from South Africa and seven other African countries starting Monday. No one will be allowed to return from this country except American citizens and permanent residents returning from Africa. European Union President Ursula van der Leyen said all flights from Africa should be banned until we have clear information about the dangers of the Omicron variant.
Wear a mask, keep a safe distance, get vaccinated is the only way to escape
Dr. Hua, Regional Director for South-East Asia Poonam Khetrapal Singh said that there is no need to be disappointed about this variant. Corona cases are declining in most countries in Southeast Asia, but the risk of a new variant of the Corona Omicron is increasing in other parts of the world. The governments of each country should assess the risk of transition from international tourists. Ordinary people wear masks, keep a safe distance from each other, avoid going to crowded places, get vaccinated on time.
Suspicion came from an Omicron AIDS patient
London, Ta. 3
A new variant of the Corona virus has caused a stir around the world. The World Health Organization has named this variant Omicron. While scientists around the world are trying to find the origin of this variant, a scientist at the UCL Genetics Institute in London said that it is not yet clear where this variant of Corona first came from. But this variant may have been transmitted from a person with an immunocompromised person to an HIV / AIDS patient. Some cases of this variant have been reported in African countries. However, more research is needed in this regard.