Fourth wave of COVID-19 less likely in India
Dr Gilada explained that fourth wave of COVID-19 is less likely in India. He said that majority of Indian population got exposed to COVID-19 in first two waves and remaining in third wave, as data shows that IgG antibody tests show around 90% positivity in different parts of the country.
Vaccination levels have also gone up in the past 15 months in India: 97% of adults have received the first dose, second dose got delayed though 83% are now fully vaccinated and its effect may last for 9-12 months. Booster or precaution dose is also being given to those eligible. Vaccination of children and adolescents is also being done. "So possibility of a fresh wave affecting a large population in India is low. Only new more serious variant can change that course," said Dr Gilada.
Less the virus circulates in human population, less is the chance of new variants. Breaking the chain of infection transmission remains centre-stage as pandemic response. SMSV is more important than ever before as we open up social mixing and economic activities, say experts.
Bobby Ramakant - CNS (Citizen News Service)
(Bobby Ramakant is part of CNS editorial team and was awarded the WHO Director General's WNTD Award in 2008. Follow him on Twitter @BobbyRamakant)
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