LUCKNOW: With the threat of a third wave of coronavirus pandemic looming large over the state, chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday directed all district magistrates to maintain strict vigil in areas under their jurisdiction to ensure Covid-19 protocols are followed strictly during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Though the state government has not issued any restrictions on movement or gatherings, strict checking for masks and social distancing at malls, cinema halls, hotels, cafes and markets is likely over the next few days.
On Thursday, the CM reinforced the need to check all passengers coming into the state at airports and train stations to identify people infected with the Omicron variant. He also directed officials to make proper arrangements at all government and private hospitals in accordance with the new central guidelines for Covid-19.
“Everyone must follow Covid-19 protocols and ensure 100% usage of masks and sanitizers, and practice social distancing and personal hygiene. While transmission is still under control, the virus still exists,” the CM said, adding that the five-fold strategy of tracing, testing, treatment, Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccination had to be implemented with utmost seriousness.
The state is banking on vaccination to be able to handle another surge of coronavirus cases. Calling vaccination the most effective weapon against variants like Omicron, the CM has given directions to ramp up vaccinations.
Till Thursday, the state had administered 19.06 crore vaccine doses, the highest across all states.
Though the state government has not issued any restrictions on movement or gatherings, strict checking for masks and social distancing at malls, cinema halls, hotels, cafes and markets is likely over the next few days.
On Thursday, the CM reinforced the need to check all passengers coming into the state at airports and train stations to identify people infected with the Omicron variant. He also directed officials to make proper arrangements at all government and private hospitals in accordance with the new central guidelines for Covid-19.
“Everyone must follow Covid-19 protocols and ensure 100% usage of masks and sanitizers, and practice social distancing and personal hygiene. While transmission is still under control, the virus still exists,” the CM said, adding that the five-fold strategy of tracing, testing, treatment, Covid-appropriate behaviour and vaccination had to be implemented with utmost seriousness.
The state is banking on vaccination to be able to handle another surge of coronavirus cases. Calling vaccination the most effective weapon against variants like Omicron, the CM has given directions to ramp up vaccinations.
Till Thursday, the state had administered 19.06 crore vaccine doses, the highest across all states.
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