The Health and Family Welfare Department has stated that of the genome-sequencing samples taken in the State, more than 90 percent cases detected are of delta variants (Variants of Concern).
With the anticipated ‘Third Wave’ of the pandemic, the welfare of the people should be considered of prime importance, the department stated even as it added that due to this emphasise on vaccination is laid.
The department stated that restrictions imposed on the public have been in the interest of their welfare.
“However, it is also inevitable that return to normalcy and the gradual easing of the lockdown measures are being considered in the interest of the livelihood of the people and the economy in general. Given this background, it is of utmost importance that the individual or persons from each household who are venturing outside to work to earn their livelihoods be made to understand the importance of getting themselves vaccinated and maintain Covid protocols,” Sampath Kumar Principal Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department stated.
The department has also advised that all the State government employees and all those working in various establishments are advised to get themselves vaccinated at the earliest and they are expected to lead by example so as to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19.
“This measure is also to help in the reduction of widespread infection amongst co-workers and their clients /reduce the severity of cases even if there is a case of vaccine breach, which is of minimal percentage as per data,” Kumar added.
Meanwhile, the department has also issued guidelines for guidance of officers and staffs of the state government and all other establishments in taking preventive and responsible measures to contain the spread of COVID-19 in office settings.
