Daily Covid-19 Positivity Rate Surges Again, NTAC Recommends 6 Points

The National Technical Advisory Committee (NTAC) on Covid-19 has made six recommendations on the rise in coronavirus infections. The suggestion was made at a meeting on Wednesday (June 15) night. The 58th meeting was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mohammad Sahidullah, Chairman of the Committee.

Among the suggestions is to urge all types of media to re-motivate the public to adhere to hygiene rules.

Make wearing of mask mandatory in all cases. Implementing ‘No Mask No Service’ policy, maintaining social distance, excluding public gatherings. Religious places of worship (mosques, temples, churches) need to wear masks and maintain social distance.

Those who are experiencing symptoms of Covid-19 and those who are coming in contact with people infected with Covid-19 should be requested to be tested.

In countries where the rate of infection of variants and sub-variants of the Covid-19 virus is high, it is believed that the virus enters the country through infected people. For this, necessary measures have to be taken on air, land, and seaports. If necessary, a Covid-19 negative certificate or vaccination certificate is required. Especially for passengers coming from more affected countries.

Arrange for rapid antigen testing of suspects. Infected individuals need to be given quarantine as the infection progresses.

Those who have not yet received the second and third doses of the Covid-19 vaccine should be interested in taking it. Advice on vaccinating children between the ages of 5 and 12 needs to be followed.

This should be considered when the World Health Organization approves the fourth dose. Possibilities need to be considered to identify variants of the Covid-19. Research is needed to determine how long vaccine immunity lasts.

The special beds, ICU system, and manpower available for the treatment of Covid-19 patients need to be properly prepared for the treatment of the affected patients at an increasing rate. An inter-ministerial meeting may be held if necessary to implement the decision.