Covid
Masks will stay through 2022: NITI Aayog Member
Dr VK Paul, a member of NITI Aayog, said that there is no wishing away masks even next year as the battle against Covid will require a studied combination of vaccines, effective drugs, and disciplined social behaviour.
Considering the third wave, he said that India is entering a risky period as there are many festivals lined up.
In an exclusive interview with NDTV, he said, “Wearing the mask will not go away…for some time…We will continue to wear the mask even through the next year.”
He added, “My view is that it will be a combination of vaccines, drugs, and reasonably disciplined behaviour that will finally (see us through).”