Omicron, Delta, Delta Plus, whatever, Kovid has lost to the vaccine. However, for those who have not received two doses, the third wave of corona has taken a deadly shape in the case of the elderly and comorbidities. There have been deaths. That is what the last survey of Swasthya Bhavan says.
To fix the problems and protocols of patients with comorbidity or symptoms in the third wave of corona. A six-member expert committee headed by Gopalakrishna Dhali. The members of the committee have submitted reports to the Health Department after observing the physical condition of elderly and comorbid patients of RGKar Medical College, CNCI and Balitikuri Hospital, Howrah. According to the report, more people are being admitted to the hospital this time than in the first and second wave. In other words, those who are already suffering from various physical problems, their problems are much more this time.
The report sent to Swasthya Bhavan made it clear that 51 per cent of comerbids were hospitalized in the second wave of corona. In comparison, this time in the third wave, 6 percent of the total comerbids have been infected and hospitalized. As per the health officials’ concern, more information has come to light from the survey report. The study made it clear that the average Kovid aged 31-45 years old was infected with 10.6 percent of the total infection during the second wave. This time, during the third wave, the number is practically halved. According to one top health official, “the lion’s share of this age group has taken two doses of the vaccine. As a result, they have developed immunity to covid. “
The third phase of the survey showed that during the second wave, that is, last year, the average number of infected people aged 48-60 was 26 percent. This time the number in the third step is half of last year. As the infection is more prevalent in the elderly, the death rate has also increased proportionately in the elderly. Especially between the ages of 60-65 and over 65 years. Data from three hospitals showed an average mortality rate of 40-48 per cent among Kovid patients aged 60-65 and 20-26 per cent for those over 65 years of age.
“Whether it’s Delta, Delta Plus or Omicron variants, it’s clear that a double dose of vaccine reduces death and infection,” said the top health official. Young people who have not yet been vaccinated have been severely infected. He also had to be admitted to the hospital. However, the number is less. Because most of the youngsters are waiting for the third dose of the vaccine. That’s why vaccination is a must. “third wave in India is an unlikely scenario with these high levels of antibodies, and vaccination levels continuing to rise.
It’s now recognised those who become naturally infected with COVID and recover before vaccination develop better immunity than those who only have antibodies from vaccination. This is referred to as “hybrid immunity” – those with previous SARS-CoV-2 infection mount unusually potent immune responses to the COVID vaccines.
The Centers for Disease Control in the US notes that both the fully vaccinated individuals and previously infected groups have a low risk of subsequent infection for at least 6 months.
Results of the most recent national serosurvey in India reflect the seroprevalence during the third week of June 2021; the Delta-led second wave had bottomed out at that time. Though about 30% of the population remained susceptible, subsequent serosurveys and an absence of any post-festival surge confirm continuing high levels of protection.
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