New Delhi: In major Indian cities, omicron The type of coronavirus accounts for more than 50 percent of fresh cases The huge increase in the number of infections and cases in the last one week is an indication that third wave Of the pandemic, as is being seen in many countries, Dr. NK AroraChairman of the COVID-19 Working Group of NTAGI said on Tuesday.
Omicron being detected in most states in the country, he said.
Noting that in major metro centers and surrounding areas, the new version of the virus accounts for more than 50 per cent of the fresh cases, Arora said, “The rapid increase in the number of COVID cases in the last one week is indicative. of the third wave, as is being seen in many other countries around the world.”
However, he insisted that there was no need to panic.
Arora said that more than 80 per cent people in the country have been naturally infected with the virus, over 90 per cent adults have received at least one dose of anti-Covid vaccine and over 65 per cent people have been fully vaccinated. has gone.
“If we look at the behavior of the omicron wave in South Africa, where it increased rapidly, in two weeks the number of cases began to decline and most cases were either asymptomatic or had mild disease, with relapsed. The total number of COVID cases compared to hospitalizations. All these factors indicate that the omicron wave in South Africa may soon subside.”
There are some epidemiological similarities between South Africa and India. Natural infection rates are very high in both the countries, Arora pointed out, however, vaccination rates are many times higher in India.
“Looking at this, as far as the third wave is concerned, we can see a somewhat similar pattern in India.
He said, “Looking at the behavior of the Kovid infection in India in the last seven to 10 days, I think we may very soon reach the peak of the third wave.”
Arora, however, said there was no need to press the panic button.
“Those who haven’t yet been vaccinated or are partially immunized should get the jab at protection against serious illness and hospitalization. Also, anyone who has to strictly follow COVID-appropriate behavior should be able to do so,” he said. should do,” he said.
A total of 1,892 omicron cases have been detected so far in 23 states and Union Territory The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that out of more patients in the country, 766 have either recovered or migrated.
Maharashtra reported the highest number of 568 omicron cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), Gujarat (152) and Tamil Nadu (121).
With 37,379 fresh cases, India’s Covid-19 tally has gone up to 3,49,60,261, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 1,71,830, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am.
Omicron being detected in most states in the country, he said.
Noting that in major metro centers and surrounding areas, the new version of the virus accounts for more than 50 per cent of the fresh cases, Arora said, “The rapid increase in the number of COVID cases in the last one week is indicative. of the third wave, as is being seen in many other countries around the world.”
However, he insisted that there was no need to panic.
Arora said that more than 80 per cent people in the country have been naturally infected with the virus, over 90 per cent adults have received at least one dose of anti-Covid vaccine and over 65 per cent people have been fully vaccinated. has gone.
“If we look at the behavior of the omicron wave in South Africa, where it increased rapidly, in two weeks the number of cases began to decline and most cases were either asymptomatic or had mild disease, with relapsed. The total number of COVID cases compared to hospitalizations. All these factors indicate that the omicron wave in South Africa may soon subside.”
There are some epidemiological similarities between South Africa and India. Natural infection rates are very high in both the countries, Arora pointed out, however, vaccination rates are many times higher in India.
“Looking at this, as far as the third wave is concerned, we can see a somewhat similar pattern in India.
He said, “Looking at the behavior of the Kovid infection in India in the last seven to 10 days, I think we may very soon reach the peak of the third wave.”
Arora, however, said there was no need to press the panic button.
“Those who haven’t yet been vaccinated or are partially immunized should get the jab at protection against serious illness and hospitalization. Also, anyone who has to strictly follow COVID-appropriate behavior should be able to do so,” he said. should do,” he said.
A total of 1,892 omicron cases have been detected so far in 23 states and Union Territory The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday said that out of more patients in the country, 766 have either recovered or migrated.
Maharashtra reported the highest number of 568 omicron cases, followed by Delhi (382), Kerala (185), Rajasthan (174), Gujarat (152) and Tamil Nadu (121).
With 37,379 fresh cases, India’s Covid-19 tally has gone up to 3,49,60,261, while the number of active cases of the infection has gone up to 1,71,830, according to the ministry’s data updated at 8 am.
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