Omicron: Rajasthan healthcare staff to be trained on ways to handle new strain

JAIPUR: Since the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is quite new for the doctors in the state, they are yet to get exposure about the symptoms and treatment of the disease.
The health experts have already alerted states about the possibility that the Omicron variant may increase Covid cases and they should prepare for it. In this regard, the health department is imparting training to doctors from hospitals attached to medical colleges and doctors posted at primary health centres across the state. Expert doctors from SMS medical college have collected details based on information they received through various sources on Omicron variant.
“Offline training will also be imparted to doctors in ICU and ventilator management for Covid-19 patients. Doctors from across the state will be called for offline training in Jaipur in batches, “said Dr Ravi Prakash Sharma, additional director (rural health).
Over the past few months, experts from SMS medical college have been imparting training, including virtual training, to doctors, nurses and allied healthcare professionals and volunteers regarding the relevant aspects of Covid-19.
Meanwhile, 14 people tested positive for Covid-19 on Monday bringing the state’s overall tally to 9,55,252. No death was reported. The state’s toll stands at 8,960. The 14 cases in 24 hours were reported from Jaipur (6), Ajmer (2), Pali (2) and one case each was reported from Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner and Sriganganagar.