The second wave of coronavirus has been devastating for everyone. Not only has it impacted the lives of adults, but it has taken a physical and a mental toll on children as well. But while many claim that children are the worst hit amongst the population, experts have denied these claims and said that the second wave has impacted everyone equally.
COVID-19: Caring for children during the third wave - A large number of paediatric patients are affected during the second wave and this trend could continue during the third wave as well.
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A group of activists, academics, authors and journalists on Thursday wrote an open letter to Opposition parties, urging them to work together and step up “constructive action” to deal with the coronavirus pandemic and hold the central government accountable for its handling of the crisis.
“India is thirsty for a compassionate, consensual and cooperative leadership that truly works towards furthering peoples’ needs and aspirations,” the appeal to Opposition parties said. “We hope you will rise up to the occasion, for history will judge all of us for what we do next.”
The letter signed by 187 individuals said it endorses the joint letter written by 12 Opposition leaders to Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month putting forward nine demands, which they said should be undertaken “on a war-footing” by the government.
"A national expert group has been formed to review COVID-19 infections in children and approach the pandemic in a renewed way so as to strengthen the nation's preparedness,” NITI Aayog Member VK Paul said.