Youngsters without masks at the interstate bus terminus in Kantatoli Ranchi on Saturday
RANCHI: With the second wave of coronavirus gripping the state despite the inoculation drive going on in full swing, healthcare experts are of the view that vaccinating just the vulnerable age group won’t help unless those within the 18-40 age range are also included. The experts feel that age group is more likely to contribute to the disease spread as many of them step out for work.
Dr Vijay Mishra, the critical care expert and director of the Ranchi-based Shree Bhagwan Mahavir Medica Hospital, said, “Around 15% of the patients admitted here are below 35 years and although the percentage is not very high, we need to keep this in mind that there are many Covid patients within that age range who do not require hospitalisation and are in home isolation.