The Ministry of Health will implement a number of measures should infections with ‘Omicron’ mutation increase such as stopping non-emergency operations, opening more wards and intensive care units in hospitals and go back to field hospitals if necessary and also telemedicine and as a precautionary measure vacations of medical sector employees have been suspended to combat the mutant until the end of January.
The sources told Al-Jarida, the ministry is fully prepared to address any possible increases in infections and said daily meetings are held by senior officials of the ministry with directors of health regions and directors of the concerned central departments, to determine the readiness of public hospitals to address the epidemic.
The sources stressed the Ministry staff have accumulated experience of over 22 months experience to deal with any eventuality, but at the same pointed to the importance of adhering to precautionary measures and following health protocols and not to be complacent. The daily added,
The sources stressed receiving the third booster dose is one of the most effective ways to protect against infection with the new mutant, especially as “we are approaching January, when seasonal viral diseases abound.”
A circular issued by the Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mustafa Reda, said this decision comes within the framework of ensuring the proper progress of work and providing the best health services.
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