Online Desk:
Expressing concern over the new Covid variant, ‘Omicron’, the government has planned to suspend flights with South Africa, said Health Minister Zahid Maleque.
“The (health) ministry is aware of the new variant and directives have already been given to take necessary steps to tackle it in Bangladesh and the authorities concerned of the health sector have been asked to remain alert,” he said.
The minister came up with the information in an audio message while going to Geneva on Saturday to participate in the ‘World Health Assembly Second Special Session’.
Terming the new variant as ‘aggressive’, Zahid urged all not to panic and maintain the health protocol strictly.
“The authorities concerned at our airports and land ports have been asked to strengthen screening while people entering the country,” he said.
Besides, the minister said, the deputy commissioners concerned have been asked to take steps to ensure the use of masks and abiding by health guidelines by people.
