BENGALURU: In light of the rising cases of Covid and the Omicron strain of the coronavirus, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will convene a high-level conference with experts on Tuesday.

Because the rate of infection is increasing, he said, expert advice will be sought to manage the situation in the state. In the cabinet meeting scheduled for Thursday, the expert committee's view will be discussed, and appropriate decision will be made, he said. Bommai went on to say that he is seeing an increase in cases of the Omicron variant across the country. It is spreading more quickly in neighbouring states, necessitating expert advice at this time.

"My cabinet colleagues and I would discuss everything. We have dealt with both the first and second waves of Covid. The government would make a choice that would not have a negative impact on people's lives, as well as follow the recommendations of the Covid expert group to prevent a quick increase "he stated "We want to bring young people into the protection zone with the commencement of the vaccination drive for the age range of 15 to 18 years. Parents, teachers, and health care providers must all work together. People should adhere to rules "he stated

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the vaccination drive. He stated that the preventive measures put in place are helping to control the spread of infection and the third wave to a large extent.

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