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Not Just Airports, Indian Railways Too Tightens Guidelines For Passengers Amid Omicron Threat
Public Lokpal
December 02, 2021
Not Just Airports, Indian Railways Too Tightens Guidelines For Passengers Amid Omicron Threat
New Delhi: Not just the airports across the country that have issued guidelines for air travellers in the wake of the Omicron threat, the Indian Railways has also tightened guidelines for train passengers to tackle the new crisis. The Railways has already started taking precautionary steps to prevent its spread. In a statement, the Railways on Wednesday said it is monitoring PSA plants, maintaining an adequate stock of oxygen cylinders, and ensuring the availability of PPE kits and testing materials. The Railways has stressed keeping ICU beds prepared and taking steps like vaccinating every railway worker.
The Railways in the notification stated that the SARS CoV-2 variant Omicron has been reported from South Africa on 24 November 2021, which is a cause for concern.
The Railways in the notification further stated the buffer stock will be maintained, including an adequate supply of COVID-19 drugs and essential PPE kits and testing material. “Enough number of pediatric as well as COVID-19 beds in both ICU and non-ICU capacities should be maintained,” the Railways said.
