IMA says third wave of COVID is inevitable; Appeal to states not to under-protect India News – Times of India

New Delhi: The third wave of the pandemic is “inevitable and imminent”, Indian Medical Association (Indian Military Academy) said requesting Center And the state governments should not reduce security and speed up vaccination, while tourism, pilgrimage can wait a few more months.
Expressing concern over governments and people becoming complacent and indulging in mass gatherings without following the COVID-19 protocols, the IMA said these incidents are a potential super spreader for the third wave of the pandemic.
“However, it is painful to note that at this critical time, when all one needs to do is work for third wave mitigation, in many parts of the country, both the governments and the public are satisfied and engaged in mass gatherings without following Huh. covid Protocol tourist bonanza, pilgrimage, religious fervor, are all that is needed but can wait for a few more months,” the doctors’ union across the country said on Monday.
“Opening these rituals and enabling people without vaccination to participate in these mass gatherings without interruption are potential super spreaders for the third wave of COVID,” the IMA said.
statement comes on a day when the annual Rath Yatra began in Puri and “discussing about granting permission”Kanwar Yatra“In Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
“With available global evidence and any pandemic history, a third wave is inevitable and imminent,” the IMA appealed to all states to control mass gatherings.
Based on the experience of the last year and a half of the war with the virus and emerging evidence, it is clear that by taking the universal immunization campaign to as many people as possible and strictly adhering to COVID-appropriate practices, people can confidently face the third wave. can cope and reduce its impact.
“The outcome of treating a patient with COVID in a hospital and its impact on the economy would be much better than the economic loss we would incur by avoiding such mass gatherings. It is everyone’s duty and responsibility at this time to take the COVID stand strictly. Apply from- Treat appropriately for at least three more months and ensure everyone is getting vaccinated near our homes, the statement said.

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