Health dept calls for vigilance, not panic, over new Covid-19 variants
Patna: Additional chief secretary of the state's health department, Pratyaya Amrit, on Monday appealed to the people not to panic over the emergence of new Covid-19 variants but to remain vigilant and informed.
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He was addressing a high-level review meeting at the Vikas Bhawan auditorium to assess the current status of Covid-19 in the state and evaluate preparedness measures.
The meeting reviewed the infection's present situation, availability of healthcare facilities, testing and treatment arrangements and the supply of essential resources, including medicines and oxygen.
Amrit asked all civil surgeons and medical college superintendents to ensure the early identification of suspected cases, active surveillance and prompt testing.
He said all districts must be prepared for any eventuality.
The department is ensuring the availability of adequate testing kits, masks, medicines, oxygen and other essential medical supplies in all districts. Special emphasis was placed on maintaining transparency, effective coordination, and accountability in the delivery of health services, he said.
Amrit asked the officials concerned to increase public awareness and strengthen the regular monitoring mechanisms.
According to the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG), two new sub-variants — NB.1.8.1 and LF.7 — have been detected in India. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has categorised them as "variants under monitoring" rather than variants of concern.
Civil surgeons from all districts, principals and superintendents of govt medical colleges, and representatives from AIIMS, IGIMS, RMRI and ESIC Bihta participated in the meeting via videoconferencing.
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