Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on Tuesday, extended the nation-wide COVID-19 containment measures till December 31 in view of the emergence of a highly mutant COVID-19 variant Omicron in some countries and asked the states to be vigilant.

The MHA made the announcement through an order, mentioning "Covid-19 containment measures will remain in force upto December 31, 2021".

In a communication, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also asked states and UTs to strictly adhere to the November 25 advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, recommending rigorous screening and testing of all international arrivals.

 Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on Tuesday, extended the nation-wide COVID-19 containment measures till December 31 in view of the emergence of a highly mutant COVID-19 variant Omicron in some countries and asked the states to be vigilant.

The MHA made the announcement through an order, mentioning "Covid-19 containment measures will remain in force upto December 31, 2021".

In a communication, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla also asked states and UTs to strictly adhere to the November 25 advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, recommending rigorous screening and testing of all international arrivals.