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Updated November 30th, 2021 at 10:25 IST

Omicron threat: Arvind Kejriwal seeks immediate halt on flights from nations hit by strain

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday has expressed his concern over the 'Omicron' variant of COVID-19 and incoming flights from affected countries. 

Reported by: Shloak Prabhu
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday has expressed his concern over the 'Omicron' variant of COVID-19 and incoming flights from affected countries. Taking to Twitter, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief also remarked that many countries have already stopped flights from Omicron-affected countries. He further questioned as to why India has delayed the same decision. He added that during the pandemic's first wave in India, flights were stopped.

In his concluding remarks, the Delhi CM has claimed that most of the foreign flights come to Delhi and that the national capital is the 'most affected'. Therefore, Arvind Kejriwal has now urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop all flights 'immediately'. This comes amid rising concerns about the Omicron COVID-19 variant that is spreading across many countries. 

"Many countries have stopped incoming flights from Omicron-affected countries. Why are we delaying? Even in the first wave, we had delayed stopping foreign flights. Most of the foreign flights come to Delhi, Delhi is the most affected. PM sahib please stop flights immediately," said Arvind Kejriwal 

Arvind Kejriwal to hold preparedness meeting

Meanwhile, Arvind Kejriwal will chair a meeting on Tuesday amid growing concerns over the Omicron COVID-19 variant. The Delhi Chief Minister will review the preparedness to deal with the variant and a possible third wave, said Kejriwal's office. Earlier on Monday, Delhi's Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal too chaired the meeting 27th meeting of the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Monday. 

Health Secretary to chair meeting with states 

Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan will also hold a review meeting with the States on the Omicron variant of COVID19 today. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged people to remain alert in the view of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. 

"We have administered more than 100 crore doses of COVID vaccines during the challenging times of the pandemic. Now we are moving towards 150 crore doses. The news of the emergence of a new coronavirus variant makes us more alert. We all should stay alert in view of the new variant of COVID-19." 

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Published November 30th, 2021 at 10:11 IST

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