Hospitalisation due to COVID-19 occurred in 32 participants who received a bivalent mRNA booster vaccination and 541 who did not receive a bivalent booster vaccination. Analysis showed this to mean a 72 per cent reduction in hospitalisation risk in those receiving the bivalent booster. Pfizer Bivalent Vaccine Reduces COVID-19-Related Death Risk by 68% in Older People: Study.
Amid a gradual increase in the number of Covid cases in Delhi, medical experts have said the virus new XBB.1.16 variant could be driving the surge. However, they maintained that there is no need to panic and people should follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and get their booster shots. 📰 COVID-19 Cases in Delhi May Peak in Couple of Weeks, Says LNJP Hospital Medical Director.
Chief Medical Officer Dr Manoj Agrawal said: "We are focusing on contact tracing to nip virus transmission in the bud. For every one positive case, around 50 odd persons are being tested. People should start following Covid-19 protocols." COVID-19 Surge in Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow Reports Highest Single-Day Spike Coronavirus Cases in 2023.
There has been a sharp upward spiral in Covid cases over the last few days, with about 3,000 cases being reported daily across the country. The national capital has also seen a marked increase in cases, with the daily count of infections pegged at over 400. COVID-19 Surge in India: Prevailing Weather Favourable for Viral Spread, Do Not Ignore Symptoms of Coronavirus, Says Expert.
According to the health ministry, single daily COVID-19 cases in the country are the highest in five months. As per the data updated, the active cases increased to 11,903 on March 29. 📰 India Reports 2,151 New COVID-19 Cases in Past 24 Hours, Highest in 5 Months, Says Health Ministry.