Coronavirus Cases have started to scare China once again. According to a top Chinese health official, China is facing the first of three possible waves of Covid-19 infection this winter. Covid-19 cases Rises: centre issued new guidelines for Air Traveller.
The government is re-introducing measures related to Covid-19 testing at airports for international travellers after the rise in Corona cases in China. Sources in the Ministry of Health said that the samples of those arriving from abroad will be tested for Corona.
Earlier today, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a meeting with top officials and experts on the Covid situation in the country. Covid is not over yet. I have advised everyone to be alert and to strengthen surveillance. We are ready to handle any situation,” he tweeted.
Earlier, sources said discussions in the review meeting would be held primarily on six key points. These include a strategy to block incoming cases at the international and domestic airports, laying down guidelines for passengers travelling from abroad, and consultation with experts on the new variant of Covid.
Some media reported that Indian travellers returning from abroad, the Covid strains currently in the country and prevention protocols for the upcoming New Year celebrations would also be discussed. On Tuesday, 3101 cases of corona have been reported in China, while 2722 cases of infection were registered here on Monday.
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According to the Chinese government and National Health Commission of China, out of the total cases reported on Tuesday, 3049 were local cases. This was 393 more than the 2656 local cases found on Monday. At present, 3 lakh 86 thousand 276 cases of corona have been confirmed in China.
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