India
3rd Covid wave unlikely to mirror 2nd wave
A team of scientists from the Indian Council Of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Imperial College London, UK conducted a study and said that a potential third wave of Covid infections seems unlikely to be as severe as the second wave.
As per the study, rapid scale-up of vaccination efforts could play an important role in mitigating the present and future waves of the disease.
A major factor driving the in the country second wave is the emergence of more-infectious variants of SARS-CoV-2, principally B.1.1.7 (Alpha variant) and B.1.617.2 (Delta variant), of which the latter has played a dominant role in recent months.
The study further stated that the third waves have emerged in other countries – like the UK and the USA – and are driven by a range of factors.
it added that the results suggest that a third wave, if it should occur, is unlikely to be as severe as the second wave, given the extent of spread that has already taken place in India.
“Consequently, for a virus to cause a major third wave in the face of this pre-existing immunity, extreme scenarios for the abrogation of that immunity are required, or for that matter, for the transmission fitness of any novel virus,” says the article in the Indian Journal of Medical Research.
On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that India has handled the Covid-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries in the world despite limited resources.
Addressing the 17th formation day of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) here, Shah also said that the Centre is planning to roll out the ‘Aapda Mitra’ (Friends in Disaster) project in 350 districts across the country by imparting training to citizens as first responders to any disaster.
He added that despite limited resources and with such a large population of 130 crore, India has fought the Covid-19 pandemic in the best possible manner among all countries.
A paper published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has recommended that schools in the country avoid “routine temperature checks” owing to “limited evidence” of their utility.
“It must also be acknowledged that testing strategies for SARS-CoV-2 infection in schools should act as an adjunct and not substitute to other organizational and behavioural interventions,” says the study authored by ICMR Director-General Dr Balram Bhargava, Samiran Panda and Tanu Anand.
“Routine temperature or symptom checking in schools should be avoided due to limited evidence of their utility. It is also recommended that schools should have access to onsite testing facilities as per existing country-specific guidelines,” the paper published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research read.
According to the official sources, people, who have fully vaccinated and want to travel abroad, will have a CoWin certificate with their full date of birth.
This happened amidst the ongoing discussions between India and the UK over Covid vaccination certificates.
Currently, CoWin certificates mention the beneficiary’s age based on the year of birth besides other details.
The new feature is being introduced in compliance with the WHO norms and is likely to be available from next week.
“It has been decided that a new feature will be added to the CoWin under which those who are fully vaccinated and want to travel abroad will have full date of birth on their vaccination certificates,” an official source said.
Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychic Readers
Unlocking the Mysteries of Lotus Tarot Card Card Analysis
Online Casino Settlement Methods
Free Live Roulette Game: A Comprehensive Guide
The Best Payment Online Slot Machine: A Comprehensive Guide
Everything You Need To Know About Low Back Ache
How To Remove Dark Circles
What is Psoriasis and How do we Treat
What is Black Fungus | Where is it Present
Covid 19 Recovery Exercises at Home
-
Celebrity Health3 years agoCancer survivor Manisha Koirala writes about “Arduous Journey Of Treatment”
-
Nutrition3 years agoDhanteras special: Make a smart investment with Iron-rich foods and diet tips
-
FEATURED HEALTH TOPICS3 years agoAre you taking too much vitamin D?
-
Covid3 years agoPost-Covid fatigue is most prevalent in diabetes patients: Study
-
HEALTH NEWS3 years agoWhy do you need to develop a healthy-eating plan During Diabetes or Pre-diabetes state
-
Celebrity Health3 years agoAnushka Sharma: Worried about hating my own body after pregnancy
-
FEATURED HEALTH TOPICS3 years agoTips for Asthma patients to enjoy a safe Diwali
-
Nutrition3 years agoAmazing health benefits of Jackfruit