Uk Braces for Omicron, Is India Prepared? | India Development Debate

With the first confirmed Omicron death in the UK, the country is now in high alert with PM Boris Johnson having declared an 'Omicron Emergency', stating that "there is a tidal wave of Omicron coming". With Omicron variant contributing to 20% of all cases in England and 44% in London, the British government is now ramping up its vaccination programme and offering booster shots everyone above 18 starting this week. In India, no official decision has yet been announced on booster doses or the rollout of children's vaccines, however, Serum Institute CEO stated today that the Novovax jab for kids may be ready to be rolled out in six months. Is India prepared to combat a potential Omicron spread? We debate on the India Development Debate with Shahid Jameel, Indian Virologist and Dr. Suneela Garg, Member, National Covid Task Force. Tune in! Subscribe To ET Now For Latest Updates On Stocks, Business, Trading | ► https://goo.gl/SEjvK3 Subscribe Now To Our Network Channels :- Times Now : http://goo.gl/U9ibPb The NewsHour Debate : http://goo.gl/LfNgFF To Stay Updated Download the Times Now App :- Android Google Play : https://goo.gl/zJhWjC Apple App Store : https://goo.gl/d7QBQZ Social Media Links :- Twitter - http://goo.gl/hA0vDt Facebook - http://goo.gl/5Lr4mC G+ - http://goo.gl/hYxrmj Website - www.etnownews.com