In the fourth sero survey of the Government of India, it has been revealed that about 67.6 percent of the people in the country have developed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2. This antibody has either come from taking the vaccine or it has come after infection. Antibody means the development of immunity against corona. This sero survey means that immunity against corona has been developed in only half of the people in the country. Only a little less than half of the people are still at risk of exposure to corona infection.
In view of this and in view of the possible third wave of corona, the Government of India has warned that no one should travel anywhere without getting a complete vaccine. The government has issued a seven-point advisory for this-
Government’s seven-point advisory
no room for complacency
The government has said that the fourth sero survey in the country gives some hope, but it should not be misunderstood. 32 percent of the people of the country can still be victims of corona.
District level situation
The government has said that the fourth national sero survey does not pertain to any particular district. This is aggregate data. This does not mean that 66 per cent of the people in a particular district have developed herd immunity. Even fewer people may develop herd immunity.
State level action needed
There is a need to conduct a separate sero survey for how much herd immunity has developed among people against Kovid at the local level. In such a situation, action will have to be taken at the state level to develop herd immunity against Corona.
next wave of corona possible
The Health Ministry has said that on the basis of sero survey, it can be said that the upcoming wave of corona is possible because many people have developed herd immunity against corona in a state, while in some states it is very less developed. . In the sero survey, the state where herd immunity is low, the risk of corona infection is naturally high.
ban on non-essential travel
From the first week of July, people started thronging not only in the hill states but also in the local markets. After the warning of the central government, some states have again limited the exemption but it is insufficient. The Union Health Ministry has said that non-essential travel should be discouraged.
crowd control
Congested places should be curbed. People were given freedom to go to religious places, political functions, auditoriums etc., due to which crowds have started gathering. This kind of crowd needs to be curbed. Recently, Uttarakhand, UP and Delhi have banned Kanwar Yatra.
Travel only after full vaccination
The Health Ministry has insisted on allowing only fully vaccinated people to travel. Full immunization or complete immunization means taking both the doses of vaccine as per the standard prescribed by the government.
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