doubling rate of new COVID-19 Cases are rising in Gujarat, with 394 cases reported on Tuesday, which is almost double the number of cases reported on Monday (204). The first death was reported in Kheda district since June.
five new cases of omicron Found in the state, four of them had no travel history, even as Porbandar reported its first case of this type in a person with no travel history. The number of omicrons in the state now stands at 78, with 24 patients discharged so far.
The state is now doubling its new cases in almost three days, with an average of seven days doubling rate of about 10 days till December 21, according to an analysis. Indian Express, Ahmedabad and Surat recorded a significant increase in cases at 178 and 52 respectively.
Gujarat Chief Secretary Pankaj Kumar held a review meeting with officials of major cities and districts over a video-conference, a press release issued by the state government said. It said that 100 percent immunization with both doses through COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, strict adherence to protocol and mobilization of Dhanvantari chariots as well as introduction of micro-containment zones and special immunization camps The emphasis was on getting coverage.
According to the press release, to ensure that citizens do not violate the quarantine protocol in micro containment zones, senior police officers have been directed to visit the zones once a day, apart from round the clock in such areas. track up. Kumar reportedly also reviewed the infrastructure available in state hospitals, including availability of beds, oxygen facilities, ventilators and availability of essential medicine.
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