Top officials of the Health Ministry informed a Parliamentary committee on Thursday that there are 23 cases of the new variant Omicron in the country and officials are closely monitoring the situation. Government sources gave this information.

Sources said officials told the committee that Maharashtra has the highest number of 10 cases of Omicron, followed by Rajasthan with nine. At the same time, he told that globally there are 2,303 cases of Omicron form. Health officials made a detailed presentation on the Omicron format and other issues related to COVID-19.

The Health Secretary, ICMR Director General and other top officials of the Ministry briefed the Standing Committee on Health on the issue of 'challenges arising out of the omicron nature of Kovid-19', headed by Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav. Huh.

On the question of booster dose of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine, the officials said that a third dose can be taken if required, sources said. But only nine months after the second dose.

Sources said that during the meeting, the members suggested that tackling COVID-19 is like a thief-police game and officials should "stay ahead of the virus". Underscored the need for the effectiveness of a vaccine that is effective against various forms.

According to sources, there are more than 100 countries that are accepting vaccine certificates issued by the Government of India for international travel.