Even when we believe that the risks related to COVID have reduced significantly, cases are on the rise again. India on Monday reported 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases, taking its infections tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate exceeded 4% for the first time in 130 days. States registering massive growth include Kerala, Mizoram, Goa, Maharashtra, Delhi, Haryana, Sikkim, Chandigarh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.
Why are people getting infected again?
Experts say that non-adherence to COVID-appropriate behavior and lack of enthusiasm about taking booster doses is possibly making them more vulnerable to infection.
National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) Chairman Dr NK Arora recently told news agency PTI, there has been an increase in mobility due to summer vacations, easing of travel restrictions at national and international level and economic activities. has been completely opened. Due to which the infection has spread to vulnerable people.
Why are even vaccinated people getting infected?
It is a well-known fact that Omicron has anti-immune properties and can attack people who have been vaccinated. In addition, decreasing immunity to vaccines for people who were vaccinated early increases their risk against the virus again. So now it is necessary to take the third dose
Does it warn of another COVID wave?
Several experts have pointed out that this may not be the start of the fourth wave as the version currently circulating is Omicron which had already peaked in January and the city recorded 20,000 cases every day. So the chances of catching a serious infection a second time are very low.
Should we be concerned about the recent COVID surge?
AIIMS chief Dr Randeep Guleria recently asserted that though there has been an increase in the number of cases, there has been no increase in hospitalizations or deaths. “Therefore, the increase in the number of cases is not a cause for concern at the moment.”
There is no need to panic, but one must remember that COVID is very much around us and we need to follow COVID-appropriate behavior and especially, avoid crowded places and wear masks as part of our daily life. There needs to be an integral part, Arora said.