New Delhi: As India reels beneath a extreme second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and hospitals throughout the nation are crowded with folks complaining about lack of medicines, oxygen and different essential amenities, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Director Dr. Randeep Guleria spoke completely with ABP News in regards to the arrival of the third wave of the pandemic in India.
Dr. Guleria stated the second wave of the virus will weaken solely after the folks cooperate and take all essential precautions.
“I believe the virus will be at its peak in some areas and vice-versa. The cases are decreasing in Maharashtra. The situation is stable in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Punjab. It is expected the cases will be decreased by the middle of this month. However, cases will increase in North-East and Bengal. Only then will the overall case start decreasing till next month,” he stated.
Dr. Guleria, nevertheless, stated the lower in Covid-19 instances will depend on the folks.
“We have to break the chain of transmission. Everyone needs to start a campaign together. All need to stay at home put on masks. Do not leave the house if it is not necessary. Do not gather crowd for two to three months. Do not go for any party,” he added.
Lockdown:
Talking in regards to the lockdown being imposed to curb the unfold of the an infection, Dr Guleria stated a number of states have taken steps at their very own degree.
“The meaning of lockdown at this point of time is to ensure that people do not meet so that the chain of corona virus is broken. Lockdown should be imposed for two weeks in areas where the positivity rate is high. The hospitals are left with less beds. There is a need to ensure strictness during the lockdown. If the movement of people continues then it makes no sense. The speed with which cases are rising, any health care system will become weak in dealing with it,” he added.
Effectiveness of vaccines:
Dr. Guleria whereas speaking in regards to the effectiveness of coronavirus vaccines stated just a few instances are being reported by which the individuals are struggling regardless of having taken the vaccine.
“This also came to the fore during the trial (of vaccines). I believe that 80 percent of people will develop antibodies after taking the vaccine. It is not 100 percent effective. The people need to be cautious even after taking the vaccine. The vaccine is effective on all variants of the corona,” he added.
Third-Wave:
The AIIMS Director stated it’s true that these not affected thus far can be hit with the arrival of recent waves of the virus.
“Vaccines should also be given to children. The research with regard to the vaccines is on,” he added.
Heart assault attributable to Covid:
Dr. Guleria stated the coronavirus impacts our lungs.
“In many cases, blood clotting takes place and it also affects our heart in many ways. In one case, bleeding started from the intestine. We tried to save him,” he added.
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