Naveen Patnaik urges people to remain alert to check ‘Omicron’ spread

BHUBANESWAR: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik here on Wednesday asked officials to ensure everyone takes the possible spread of new strain of Covid virus ‘Omicron’ seriously and adhere to protocol to check its possible spread.
“This new wave of Covid virus spread seems to be more infectious and therefore, make sure everyone takes it seriously,” Naveen told the senior government functionaries at a review meeting here.
The CM also appealed people to be alert and follow the Covid safety norms and cooperate with the enforcement machinery.
Pointing out that the World Health Organisation has warned that the new virus variant poses ‘very high’ global risk and may lead to surges with severe consequences, Naveen said, “ I am sure we will be able to successfully tackle this resurgence as well.”
Odisha has adopted a cautious approach towards the pandemic from the beginning, he said adding the first and second waves were effectively controlled in spite of challenging situations.
“We have to reactivate all our protocols and keep the Covid facilities and personnel on high alert,” he said.
Naveen asked DGP Abhay to ensure stricter enforcement of Covid safety protocols.
The district collectors were asked to involve all sections of the society including the panchayati raj members and mission shakti groups and ensure awareness and enforcement of Covid-19 norms.
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