The state government assured on Thursday that the healthcare system is ready to handle any emergency situation if Covid infections resurface.
While there was no evidence of an increase in Covid positive cases in the country, people should not panic and instead begin taking precautions, being vigilant, and receiving booster shots.
According to a Ministry of Health and Family Welfare advisory, surveillance for new Covid positive infections at Shamshabad International Airport and sample collection for genome sequencing would be increased.
Health Minister, T Harish Rao, who presided over a high-level meeting on Covid preparedness, stated that samples from international passengers would be collected and sent to the Gandhi Hospital laboratory for genome sequencing.
The Minister directed the health department to step up efforts to complete the necessary preparations in case Telangana experiences an increase in Covid infections.
“During the past three Covid waves, we created adequate medical infrastructure to meet all kinds of emergencies. However, there is a need to be prepared beforehand. Manpower resources, availability of drugs, medical oxygen supply and ICU beds will be made ready and available in the next few weeks,” he said.
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Senior health officials who briefed the Health Minister on the current situation of Covid infections in China said there was no need for people in Telangana to panic at the moment because a large segment of the Indian population has developed immunity from Omicron variants of SARS-CoV-2 due to extensive vaccination and natural infection.
“Individuals, especially vulnerable populations like senior citizens and persons with co-morbid conditions, should get a booster dose. There is a possibility of immunity gained through vaccination. It would be better for eligible individuals to get booster shots,” the Minister said.
Senior health officials in attendance included Health Secretary SAM Rizvi, Director of Public Health Dr G Srinivasa Rao, Commissioner of Health and Family Welfare Swetha Mohanty, and DME Dr K Ramesh Reddy.
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