Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla has reiterated on the need to have a unified strategy in the Delhi-NCR Region to tackle the COVID19 pandemic.<br />''<br />''In view of the recent surge in the number of COVID-19 cases, especially of Omicron variant in Delhi-NCR, Home Secretary yesterday chaired a meeting to review the COVID-19 situation and preparedness in Delhi NCR, which includes Delhi and nine bordering districts in the States of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.<br />''<br />''During this meeting he conveyed that the Omicron variant being highly transmissible and no stone is to be left unturned to deal with any surge in cases.<br />''<br />''Mr Bhalla also stressed that the health infrastructure in all the Districts of Delhi-NCR should be immediately strengthened to deal with any enhanced requirement. He asked to ensure that oxygen supply equipment is fully functional and buffer stocks of essential drugs are maintained.<br />''<br />''<br />''The meeting was attended by Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health) Niti Aayog, and other senior officers of the Central Government and Chief Secretaries of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi.<br />''<br />''<br />