Omicron cases in Karnataka: CM to tap experts on Friday
New guidelines to be formulated to tackle Covid variant: Bommai
NEW DELHI/BENGALURU:
A high-level meeting with experts and senior officials has been scheduled in Bengaluru on Friday to discuss the measures to be taken in light of two Omicron cases reported in Karnataka, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said on Thursday.
Speaking to media persons in New Delhi, he said the Centre has confirmed two Omicron cases based on the report of some Covid test samples sent to the NCBS portal. But a detailed report is awaited. “I have instructed our Health Minister and the Chief Secretary to obtain the detailed report. An emergency meeting has been convened (in Bengaluru) tomorrow with experts and senior officers,” the CM said.
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“The meeting will discuss measures to prevent the spread of the new variant of Covid and the strategies to control it. The issue will be discussed with experts of the Centre as well. Action will be taken to formulate new guidelines,” Bommai said.
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Bommai, who met the Union Health Minister again in light of the new Omicron cases, said, “The Minister has stated that he will provide the details of the cases. According to preliminary reports, the effect of the variant is not too serious.”
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