As India's Omicron tally goes up, PM Modi urges caution, vigilance

In view of the new Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that now is the time for everybody to be cautious and vigilant. Further, the PM directed the officials for maintaining a high level of vigil and alertness at all levels and ensure that the health systems in the states are strengthened to meet any challenge posed by the new variant.
He also directed the Centre to work in close coordination with the states to support their efforts of public health measures of containment and management under the ‘Whole of Government’ approach.