Stressing on responsible travel, researchers have warned that a rise in population density driven by tourist arrivals or mass congregations due to social, religious or political events can lead to a surge in Covid infections worsening an anticipated third wave scenario in selected states.
Covid jabs to key workers, then elderly followed by comorbid people of 24-60 yrs hikes impact: ICMR study
According to the study, the priority groups together account for about 18 per cent of India s population.
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NEW DELHI: In high-transmission settings, vaccinating key workers, including healthcare professionals, first, followed by those above 60 years and then comorbid individuals aged 24 to 60 years will have a greater impact in reducing COVID-19 morbidity and mortality, according to a mathematical model-based analysis.
Highlighting the findings of the study, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said in low-intensity transmission areas such as sparsely populated areas, vaccinating individuals with comorbidity after key workers and then reaching out to those above 60 years appears to be an elegant public health approach.
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Third wave of coronavirus unlikely to be as severe as second wave: Study
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Last Updated: Jun 26, 2021, 10:00 AM IST
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Considering the four hypotheses for the emergence of a third wave, the study said, infection-induced immunity may decay over time, permitting re-infection of those previously exposed, even if the circulating virus remains unchanged.
Covid third wave unlikely to be as severe as the second wave: ICMR study
A third wave of COVID-19 if it occurs is unlikely to be as severe as the second wave given the extent of spread of coronavirus infections that has already taken place in the country, according to a study. The study, based on mathematical modelling analysis published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research (IJMR), highlights that the emergence of a third wave of coronavirus could be substantially mitigated by the expansion of vaccination.
New Delhi, June 26
A third wave of Covid - if it occurs - is unlikely to be as severe as the second wave given the extent of spread of coronavirus infections that has already taken place in the count