Covid-19: 8700 flights have been traced, more than 200 passengers positive out of 15 lakh, said Mansukh Mandaviya

Through genome sequencing, we have found the Covid BF.7 variant in some passengers. However, our vaccine is very effective against the BF.7 variant. We are taking all necessary measures.

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oi-Sushil Kumar

Published: Thursday, January 12, 2023, 0:58 [IST]

coronavirus: Keeping in mind the spread of the fourth wave of Kovid in the world, India is fully preparing for its prevention. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that we are tracing every port. So far 8700 flights have been traced. More than 15 lakh passengers have been traced and out of them more than 200 passengers have been found Covid positive.

All of them were sent for isolation and their samples were sent for genome sequencing. Through genome sequencing, we have found the Covid BF.7 variant in some passengers. However, our vaccine is very effective against the BF.7 variant. We are taking all necessary measures.

On the other hand, the World Health Organization has issued a statement saying that people should use masks while traveling by long distance air. Catherine Smallwood, the World Health Organisation’s senior emergency officer in Europe, said that all countries should issue advisories to their citizens to wear face masks on long-haul flights, as the risk of getting infected with the corona virus is high in such trips. .

Let us tell you that the cases of new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.5 have increased rapidly in many countries including America. Catherine Smallwood said, ‘It is very important to prevent infection for travelers coming from countries where cases of corona virus are currently increasing. Countries have to see how important is the Covid test for their passengers before the flight. And, if needed, travel rules should also be implemented.

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