Minister of State in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh today reviewed the measures undertaken by the Department of Personnel and Training, DoPT to contain the spread of COVID-19. <br />''<br />''In view of the recent spike in COVID cases, DoPT has issued an Office Memorandum advising all the Central government employees of the age of 45 years and above to get themselves vaccinated to effectively contain the spread of COVID-19. The employees have been advised to continue to follow COVID-appropriate behaviour even after the vaccination.<br />'' <br />''He said, the government has been monitoring the situation very closely and based on the strategy adopted for prioritising vaccination, all persons of the age of 45 years and above can participate in the exercise. He said, it is imperative for all the government employees to avail of this vaccination facility to ensure their own safety as well as of those who come in their contact. <br />''<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Dr Singh also called upon the various State and Union Territory governments to adopt the guidelines and advisories issued for the Central Government employees.</span><br />