ChennaiTamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramaniam said on Wednesday that the total number of cases of this new form of corona virus after the confirmation of 11 more cases of Omicron in the state by the National Institute of Virology. increased to 45. However, he said that there is nothing to panic as none of the patients who have come forward so far have shown symptoms of infection.
The Health Minister said that all these patients have taken both the doses of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine. He said that the current situation is not alarming but the emphasis should be on following the COVID-19 appropriate behaviour. At the same time, he said that people should take a dose of vaccine to protect against corona virus and its form.
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After inspecting the first containment zone of COVID-19 in Ashok Nagar, Chennai, he said that 129 samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology. On Tuesday, the institute confirmed the infection in 11. Earlier, the new form has been confirmed in 39 samples. Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare Department Dr J Radhakrishnan, Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner Jagdeep Singh Bedi and other officials were present during the visit with the Minister.
So far, 29 patients infected with Omicron form have been discharged from the hospital. He said, “Comedian Vadivelu and director Siraj, who were found infected with Omicron, have no symptoms of infection. Vaccination protects people against COVID-19.”
The Health Minister said that Chief Minister MK Stalin would launch a vaccination campaign for adolescent girls in the age group of 15-17 years at a camp in Porur on January 3 and simultaneously it would be started in all schools across the state. Radhakrishnan said that Ashok Nagar is the first containment zone after the lockdown was lifted in the city. Two-three days ago, 10 cases of infection were reported from one place here.