Immunity, behaviour, vaccine coverage will determine third Covid wave in Karnataka: Experts
Interestingly, senior epidemiologists explain that even those who have seen infections in the first wave could be reinfected in the third wave, if their immunity has waned.
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Experts say increasing vaccination coverage is vital to check the spread of Covid-19. (Photo | Shriram BN, EPS)
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BENGALURU: While there is much speculation about the timing and magnitude of the third wave in Karnataka, experts believe that waning immunity, emergence of a more transmissible variant, people’s behaviour during the lockdown relaxations, and vaccination coverage will decide the severity and arrival of the third wave.
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They anticipate rise in absolute numbers in the coming days
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According to experts, many severely sick patients will not get ICU beds when there is a strain on the medical infrastructure.
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They anticipate rise in absolute numbers in the coming days
Even though the Case Fatality Rate (CFR) in the second wave of COVID-19 in Karnataka has remained lower than the first, experts are anticipating a rise in absolute numbers in the coming days.
Monthly data suggests that the CFR – proportion of deaths out of the total individuals testing positive – has remained lower in the second wave so far.
COVID-19 cases may peak in Karnataka by May first week: Health Minister
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Last Updated: Apr 11, 2021, 07:18 PM IST
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Amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the experts have warned of a peak in infections by the first week of May.
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Amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the state, Karnataka Health Minister K Sudhakar on Sunday said that the experts have warned of a peak in infections by the first week of May. The Minister also said experts have been asked to submit a report, based on which the government would take appropriate measures in the days to come.