The Government of India has not pushed the panic button but clearly efforts are under way to step up vigil at airports besides taking measures on the ground against a backdrop of a surge in COVID cases in some countries, notably China.
“Covid is not over yet. I have directed all concerned to be alert and strengthen surveillance. We are prepared to manage any situation”, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said in a tweet after a high level meeting of officials in New Delhi. A second meeting is scheduled for next week it is said.
