Epidemic prevention and control has been completely relaxed, and the new coronavirus Omicron sub-variant BF.7 has spread rapidly in China, frightening neighboring India. It quickly formulated various preparation plans for the peak of infection in the next 40 days, and organized national health institutions to hold simulation exercises to deal with the infection of Chinese new crown patients.
event background. India's "TV News (indiatvnews)" reported on December 29: "Due to the severe COVID situation in China, India may see a surge in COVID-19 cases in January. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asked states and federal territories to remain vigilant and prepared for any eventuality. Health agencies across the country held unified simulation exercises to deal with the peak of COVID-19 infections."
extended investigation. The Indian Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposes preventive measures: Once you are found to have been in contact with a COVID-positive patient, wash off all clothes exposed at the time of contact, use disinfectant to clean the personal belongings you have come into contact with, conduct self-isolation, and wear a mask; pay attention to the symptoms of BF.7 infection: high fever, cough without phlegm, shortness of breath, headache, loss of smell and taste, body pain, symptomatic treatment; the elderly, pregnant women, and children should try to stay away from crowded places.
Media Watch. "indiatvnews" comments: The Omicron sub-variant BF.7 spreading in China is very transmissible. A person infected with the sub-variant can further infect 16 people. The Modi government will mobilize all protective resources to reduce the number of infections, hospitalizations and deaths.
