The Tamil Nadu health department is on high alert over the rising Coronavirus cases in the state and has directed authorities to press for protocols in all districts.
State Health Minister MA Subramanian said that Tamil Nadu has also reported the Omicron Covid variant’s BA.4 and BA.5 sub-variants.
MA Subramanian said that BA.4 was detected in four samples, while BA.5 was found in eight samples.
He said that the affected people are fine and were being monitored, adding that their contacts have been traced and were under observation. The BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron sub-variants are on the rise globally.
Subramanian while speaking to media, said: “We are monitoring the situation and have already directed the district collectors and district health officials to strictly adhere to Covid 19 protocols.”
G. Manonmani, a professor of Virology at a private medical college in Chennai, told media: “The BA.4, BA.5 sub-variants are not very virulent, but we have wait and watch. We should not let down our guards and monitor the developments properly.”
She said that adhering to Covid protocols, including wearing of masks, social distancing and sanitising hands, have to be religiously maintained to bring the cases under control.
Next Story:
Prime Minister Modi To Visit Telangana On May 9: Huge Public Meeting At Parade Grounds
Hyderabad, April 25 (Maxim News): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Telangana has been finalized. With this, major changes are going to take place in the politics of the state. This is the first time that Modi is coming to Telangana after taking charge as the Prime Minister for the third time, so there is…
Population Census In Telangana From April 26 (Tomorrow) Census Through Self-Enumeration Method
Hyderabad, April 25 (Maxim News): The stage is set for the most crucial census process in Telangana after a decade. Telangana Census Director Bharati Holikeri has announced a comprehensive plan to collect details of every house and every person across the state. This time, the digital approach is being given priority in the census like…
Olive Hospital Opens Advanced Cath Lab in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Olive Hospital inaugurated an Advanced Cath Lab facility in Hyderabad on Thursday, expanding its capabilities in interventional care and specialized treatment services. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The hospital said the new Cath Lab will support Cardiology, Interventional Neurology, Interventional Radiology, and Vascular Surgery. It will help doctors diagnose and treat complex conditions…
Telangana Poised To Become Global Aerospace Leader: Revanth Reddy
Telangana, April 25 (Maxim News): Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, along with Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu, flagged off the flight hardware of Skyroot Aerospace Vikram-1. India;s first privately developed orbital rocket. Here To Join Us On WhatsApp The Chief Minister said the occasion marks a key milestone in Telangana;s pursuit of becoming a global leader…
Good News For Unemployed Youth: Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme Launched
Delhi/Hyderabad, April 25 (Maxim News): The Centre has good news for the unemployed youth of the country. With the aim of increasing employment opportunities and providing practical experience in industries, the ”Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme 2026” has been launched. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Ministry of Youth Services and Sports jointly launched this scheme on…
Now you can get latest stories from Indtoday on Telegram everyday. Click the link to subscribe. Click to follow Indtoday Facebook page and Twitter and on Instagram. For all the latest Hyderabad News updates
