There's No Way to Predict Third Covid Wave, Need Random Testing: Ashoka Univ Prof Gautam Menon
3 years, 7 months ago

There's No Way to Predict Third Covid Wave, Need Random Testing: Ashoka Univ Prof Gautam Menon

News 18  

Much is being discussed about the possibility of a third wave and its impact on the country that is already ravaged by the pandemic that has made a deadly resurgence over the past few weeks. However, Professor Gautam Menon, who teaches physics and biology at Ashoka University said there is no way the third wave can be predicted. Hence, anticipating the same in July-August may simply reflect that it was at that time last year that the first wave began to take off in terms of significant numbers of cases. Many things have, however, happened since then, including the complete vaccination of a reasonable number of elderly people, and current wave of the infection. It would be good to ensure that random testing is done at a large scale across the states and reported, so that we can remain alert to any systematic trend indicating an increase.

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Doctors Predict What COVID Cases Will Be Like This Fall And Winter
3 months, 1 week ago

Doctors Predict What COVID Cases Will Be Like This Fall And Winter

Huff Post  

d3sign via Getty Images The new COVID-19 shot is the best way to protect yourself from a bad infection this fall and winter. “I anticipate that we will see higher numbers of COVID beginning with the fall and winter months,” said Dr. Matthew Binnicker, the director of clinical virology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. “The fall and winter months …

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say
4 months, 1 week ago

COVID-19 infections not problematic, experts say

China Daily  

The number of people in China being infected with COVID-19 is fluctuating reasonably and won't be a burden on medical resources or the public, experts said. However, the National Medical Center for Infectious Diseases said the percentage of people catching flu and testing positive for COVID-19 rose from 8.9 percent in early July to 18.7 percent late last month. "COVID-19 …

‘Playing COVID roulette’: Some infected by FLiRT variants report their most unpleasant symptoms yet
5 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Playing COVID roulette’: Some infected by FLiRT variants report their most unpleasant symptoms yet

LA Times  

A large number of travelers make their way through Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX during the busy July 4 holiday. Each time you get COVID, he said, is “kind of like playing COVID roulette.” This underscores the need for caution during summer travel and activities, even though the overall risk remains relatively mild. and I can’t stand up for …

COVID Is Surging Right Now. Here's What Alarms Doctors The Most.
5 months, 3 weeks ago

COVID Is Surging Right Now. Here's What Alarms Doctors The Most.

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING We don’t typically associate hot weather with viral illnesses, but COVID has thwarted that in recent years. “It seems like we’re seeing more and more states showing increased levels of activity.” Here’s what to know about the summer COVID spike: What’s up with the new FLiRT variants? If you’re wondering whether you should get another jab now …

COVID Is Surging Right Now. Here's What Alarms Doctors The Most.
6 months ago

COVID Is Surging Right Now. Here's What Alarms Doctors The Most.

Huff Post  

KENT NISHIMURA via Getty Images US President Joe Biden speaks during the 115th National Association for the Advancement of Colored People National Convention in in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024. “It seems like we’re seeing more and more states showing increased levels of activity.” Here’s what to know about the summer COVID spike: What’s up with the new …

Signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate
7 months ago

Signs of rising COVID in California as new FLiRT subvariants dominate

LA Times  

Travelers get boarding passes and check in baggage at the Delta Air Lines terminal at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. “I have seen more than I would expect, of sick people in the hospital” for COVID, said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UC San Francisco infectious diseases expert. “We are still seeing individuals hospitalized, and based on CDC data presented …

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now
1 year, 3 months ago

Even cautious experts say don't panic over new Covid wave: CDC admits US in 'strongest place' ever in pandemic - while the World Health Organization says world is in 'a different phase' now

Daily Mail  

Global and US health chiefs have urged calm over rising Covid cases and new variants, pointing out that virtually everyone now has immunity against the virus. On Thursday, Dr Marion Koopmans — a virologist who advises the World Health Organization — said the world was now in a 'different phase' of the pandemic due to higher levels of immunity from …

Another Covid-19 wave in US ? All you need to know about new variants namely EG.5, FL.1.5.1 and BA.2.86
1 year, 4 months ago

Another Covid-19 wave in US ? All you need to know about new variants namely EG.5, FL.1.5.1 and BA.2.86

Hindustan Times  

Is Covid-19 coming back as a new wave in the United States? New Covid causing variants like EG.5, FL.1.5.1 and BA.2.86 are spreading and people have become wary about the virus that took thousands of lives across the globe, as a pandemic. Representational Picture According to a report by CBS News, Health officials feel that the forthcoming vaccines will provide …

Upsurge in hospitalisation rates across US spark fears of another COVID-19 'summer wave'
1 year, 4 months ago

Upsurge in hospitalisation rates across US spark fears of another COVID-19 'summer wave'

India TV News  

The United States might be experiencing another COVID-19 wave as hospitalisations surged more than 10% to 7,109 as of July 15, as compared to 6,444 the previous week, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This could be the start of a late summer wave," said Dr Brendan Jackson, the CDC's COVID-19 incident manager, to NPR. A …

Covid-19 | Lurking presence
1 year, 10 months ago

Covid-19 | Lurking presence

India Today  

On January 23, 2023, India logged just 92 fresh Covid-19 infections and no deaths. China, on the other hand, which is grappling with a major Covid wave triggered by Omicron sub-variant BF.7 and lifting of restrictions, saw record hospitalisations—the highest since the onset of the pandemic, per World Health Organization reports. Since August 2022, a whole bouquet of Omicron sub-variants—BA.2.12.1, …

Explained: Why the COVID-19 wave in China is stirring fear
1 year, 11 months ago

Explained: Why the COVID-19 wave in China is stirring fear

The Hindu  

Published : Jan 03, 2023 14:54 IST China is experiencing a huge COVID-19 surge after years of hardline containment restrictions were dismantled in December 2022. CDC official Yin Wenwu said authorities are now compiling data from hospitals and local government surveys as well as emergency call volumes and fever medicine sales, which will “make up for deficiencies in our reporting”. …

Thanks to New Year gatherings, Covid-19 cases to surge: Doctors
1 year, 11 months ago

Thanks to New Year gatherings, Covid-19 cases to surge: Doctors

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Doctors are expecting Covid-19 cases in the city to surge, propelled by the large gatherings that took place on New Year’s eve, and advised the public to adhere to Covid-safe practices of social distancing and mask discipline. He said that the symptoms caused by the variant currently in circulation are different from those that caused the third wave, extending …

'3 Waves For 3 Months': Chinese Expert Warns of Covid Caseload Reaching Peak from January
2 years ago

'3 Waves For 3 Months': Chinese Expert Warns of Covid Caseload Reaching Peak from January

News 18  

As China struggles with Covid infections and overwhelmed crematoriums, epidemiologists have predicted at least three waves of the virus to hit the country from January. Though the Xi Jinping government has so far remained silent on the number of deaths, the Chinese authorities have warned of successive waves of Covid infections in the coming months, as cases continue to increase …

China gripped by 1st of three predicted COVID waves as a million projected to die in 2023
2 years ago

China gripped by 1st of three predicted COVID waves as a million projected to die in 2023

Firstpost  

Modelling by the US-based Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation suggests the China could witness an explosion of Covid cases and over a million people in the country could die in 2023, with fatalities peaking around 5,000 per day in April Beijing: Covid has made a comeback in China and this time it is more severe. However, people in the …

WHO alert on ‘new’ Covid variants amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths. 5 points
2 years, 4 months ago

WHO alert on ‘new’ Covid variants amid rise in hospitalisation, deaths. 5 points

Live Mint  

New COVID cases have jumped by 15% and deaths by 35% globally in the last few weeks, World Health Organisation has alerted and further noted, that more variants with such intense circulation will be seen in the coming days. “Future variants will be more transmissible, may have further immune escape but we do not know if they will be more …

4th wave of Covid-19 in Vizag suspected
2 years, 6 months ago

4th wave of Covid-19 in Vizag suspected

Deccan Chronicle  

VISAKHAPATNAM: The fourth-wave of Covid19 is emerging, it seems, as the number of positive cases in Visakhapatnam district is rising over the past few days. If this trend continues, the cases may reach a peak in the third or fourth week of July, health officials warned. "During the third wave, in the fourth week of December 2021, we saw an …

Unexplained deaths in third Covid wave still need solving
2 years, 6 months ago

Unexplained deaths in third Covid wave still need solving

Dutch News  

National statistics agency CBS and public health institute RIVM say they have not yet been able to establish the reason for the large number of excess deaths during the third coronavirus wave, which are unlikely to be down to the virus. A cause of death analysis puts the coronavirus death toll over 2020 and 2021 at around 40,000, amounting for …

Unexplained deaths in third Covid wave still need solving
2 years, 6 months ago

Unexplained deaths in third Covid wave still need solving

Dutch News  

National statistics agency CBS and public health institute RIVM say they have not yet been able to establish the reason for the large number of excess deaths during the third coronavirus wave, which are unlikely to be down to the virus. A cause of death analysis puts the coronavirus death toll over 2020 and 2021 at around 40,000, amounting for …

More positive tests may herald new covid wave but timing unclear: RIVM
2 years, 6 months ago

More positive tests may herald new covid wave but timing unclear: RIVM

Dutch News  

The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus has risen for the first time in three months, according to new figures from national health institute RIVM. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC has said the rise in ‘variants of concern’ could lead to a new wave of infections this summer. New variants are less susceptible …

More positive tests may herald new covid wave but timing unclear: RIVM
2 years, 6 months ago

More positive tests may herald new covid wave but timing unclear: RIVM

Dutch News  

The number of people who have tested positive for coronavirus has risen for the first time in three months, according to new figures from national health institute RIVM. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control ECDC has said the rise in ‘variants of concern’ could lead to a new wave of infections this summer. New variants are less susceptible …

Maharashtra sees spike in Covid cases yet again: Is fourth wave here? What we know so far
2 years, 6 months ago

Maharashtra sees spike in Covid cases yet again: Is fourth wave here? What we know so far

India TV News  

Maharashtra is becoming a hotspot for Covid-19 yet again, as the state has been reporting over 1000 cases since the start of June. Here is what we know so far about Maharashtra's situation: Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray on Sunday said that the state could be glaring at the fourth wave of Covid-19, but urged the people not to panic as …

South Africa likely in new Covid wave, says health minister
2 years, 7 months ago

South Africa likely in new Covid wave, says health minister

India Today  

South Africa has likely entered a new wave of Covid-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalisations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks, the country's health minister said on Friday. “Whichever way you look at it, it does suggest that we may actually be entering the fifth wave much earlier," Health Minister Joe Phaahla said on Friday …

COVID is Here to Stay In a Milder Endemic Form, So Will Masking and Vaccination
2 years, 7 months ago

COVID is Here to Stay In a Milder Endemic Form, So Will Masking and Vaccination

News 18  

On my long flight to the US a couple of weeks ago, I had plenty of time to think about the COVID pandemic and ponder how things were last year this time, how it is now and how would it be a year from now. All these measures helped us considerably in facing the third wave, which came on the …

Is a fourth Covid wave upon us?
2 years, 8 months ago

Is a fourth Covid wave upon us?

India Today  

After two years of erratic classes, Ritesh Nangia, a 32-year-old Faridabad-based yoga teacher, was looking forward to offline sessions with his students again. In panic, people are making hasty decisions,” says Dr Sushila Kataria, an internal medicine specialist in New Delhi. “Till confirmation whether a new wave or a new variant is upon us, the best advice is adherence to …

Fourth Covid wave will be driven by new variant, BA.2 seen in 75% population: Dr NK Arora
2 years, 9 months ago

Fourth Covid wave will be driven by new variant, BA.2 seen in 75% population: Dr NK Arora

India Today  

Dr NK Arora, the head of Covid-19 Task Group in National Immunization Technical Advisory Group, said the fourth Covid wave will be driven by a different variant since the BA.2 variant has been seen in 75 per cent of the total population. Speaking to India Today, Dr NK Arora said, " The fourth wave will be driven by a new …

Covid-19 Third Wave Has Ended. Will Fourth Wave Hit India? This is What Virologist T Jacob John Says
2 years, 9 months ago

Covid-19 Third Wave Has Ended. Will Fourth Wave Hit India? This is What Virologist T Jacob John Says

News 18  

Noting that the third wave of COVID-19 has ended in India, eminent virologist Dr T Jacob John said he is “fairly confident” that no fourth wave will occur in the country unless an unexpected variant that behaves differently comes up. John, the former director of the Indian Council for Medical Research’s Centre of Advanced Research in Virology, said it can …

A Fourth Covid Wave Can Be Easily Defeated If These Key Lessons Are Followed
2 years, 9 months ago

A Fourth Covid Wave Can Be Easily Defeated If These Key Lessons Are Followed

News 18  

The number of active cases of covid infection has started falling across the country and we can now safely say that we are past the peak. Designated Covid hospitals can be asked to admit dummy patients and check their equipment including oxygen plants, ventilators, high-frequency nasal cannula, etc. A robust system to monitor the covid patients recuperating at home must …

No fourth wave of coronavirus will occur in India: Virologist T Jacob John
2 years, 9 months ago

No fourth wave of coronavirus will occur in India: Virologist T Jacob John

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Noting that the third wave of COVID-19 has ended in India, eminent virologist Dr T Jacob John said he is "fairly confident" that no fourth wave will occur in the country unless an unexpected variant that behaves differently comes up. John, the former director of the Indian Council for Medical Research's Centre of Advanced Research in Virology, said …

India may witness 4th Covid wave in June, warns IIT Kanpur study
2 years, 9 months ago

India may witness 4th Covid wave in June, warns IIT Kanpur study

India Today  

The fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India may start around June 22 and peak from mid to late August, a modeling study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur suggests. "The effect of vaccinations - first, second or booster dosage may also play a significant role in the possibility of infection, degree of infection and various issues …

India may see fourth COVID wave around 22 June: IIT Kanpur study
2 years, 9 months ago

India may see fourth COVID wave around 22 June: IIT Kanpur study

Firstpost  

The researchers noted that there is always a fair chance that a possible new variant of coronavirus may have an intense impact on the whole analysis. New Delhi: The fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India may start around 22 June and peak from mid to late August, a modelling study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur …

India may see fourth Covid-19 wave around June 22, says IIT Kanpur study
2 years, 9 months ago

India may see fourth Covid-19 wave around June 22, says IIT Kanpur study

India Today  

The fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in India may start around June 22 and peak from mid to late August, a modelling study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur suggests. The study led by Sabara Parshad Rajeshbhai, Subhra Sankar Dhar, and Shalabh of IIT Kanpur's Department of Mathematics and Statistics shows that the severity of the fourth …

As Covid Third Wave Nears End, Government Deliberates on Boosters for All
2 years, 10 months ago

As Covid Third Wave Nears End, Government Deliberates on Boosters for All

News 18  

As the third wave of the Covid pandemic nears its end in India, top scientists in the government are deliberating over the need for vaccine boosters for all in this situation, sources told CNN-News18. India has seen a widespread outbreak of the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus over the past few weeks and its data is being analysed by …

No room for bravado: The Hindu Editorial on India easing COVID-19 restrictions
2 years, 10 months ago

No room for bravado: The Hindu Editorial on India easing COVID-19 restrictions

The Hindu  

Signalling the end of the third wave that began in the last days of 2021, the Government, on February 16, asked States to review and amend or end additional COVID-19 restrictions. Restrictions that hinder the free movement of people and economic activities may no longer be necessary considering that the third wave seems to be truly coming to an end, …

Next COVID variant after Omicron: Experts explain how coronavirus can evolve
2 years, 10 months ago

Next COVID variant after Omicron: Experts explain how coronavirus can evolve

Live Mint  

As we step into the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, coronavirus has evolved with time, getting stronger with each new variant. And suggesting that there will be more variants in the future, experts explain the virus can evolve at least in four ways in the future. The Next Variant - 4 possible scenarios A recent article by Nature pointed …

Omicron Dominates Covid-19 Third Wave in Karnataka, Says Health Minister K Sudhakar
2 years, 10 months ago

Omicron Dominates Covid-19 Third Wave in Karnataka, Says Health Minister K Sudhakar

News 18  

Omicron LIVE Updates: Hours after tweeting on Friday that the Delta variant dominated the COVID third wave in Karnataka, State Health Minister K Sudhakar clarified that it was both Omicron and the Delta strains. The Delta variant, which drove the ferocious second wave of COVID-19 infections in April and May last year, was found in 13.70 per cent of the …

Pandemic may become more manageable after Omicron wave ends, WHO says
2 years, 11 months ago

Pandemic may become more manageable after Omicron wave ends, WHO says

LA Times  

Workers walk over the London Bridge toward the London’s financial district during the morning rush hour. World health officials are offering hope that the ebbing of the Omicron wave could give way to a new, more manageable phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, even as they warn of difficult weeks ahead and the possibility that another, more dangerous variant will arise. …

Third COVID wave deaths significantly lower than second due to high vaccination rate, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Third COVID wave deaths significantly lower than second due to high vaccination rate, says Centre

Firstpost  

The government said that 94 percent of India’s adults have been administered the first dose of a COVID vaccine, while 72 percent are fully vaccinated New Delhi: Deaths are significantly less in the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in comparison to the second wave, and the current surge is not witnessing an increase in severe illness or death following …

Due to vaccination, Covid third wave witnessed less deaths, says Centre
2 years, 11 months ago

Due to vaccination, Covid third wave witnessed less deaths, says Centre

India TV News  

Highlights Asia is showing a sharp surge in global contribution from 7.9% to approx 18.4% in 4 weeks Till now, 52% children in 15-18 age group in the country vaccinated. In this third surge of Covid19, Centre not witnessing severe illness and deaths due to high vaccination uptake, it said. In this third surge of COVID19, we are currently not …

Has The Third Wave of COVID-19 Peaked in Mumbai? Experts Weigh In
2 years, 11 months ago

Has The Third Wave of COVID-19 Peaked in Mumbai? Experts Weigh In

The Quint  

As Mumbai witnessed a marginal but a consistent drop in daily COVID-19 infections for over a week, doctors and experts have hinted that India's financial capital might have crossed the peak of the third wave of the pandemic. "Data suggests that COVID-19 transmission in Mumbai has peaked, at least for now," says Murad Banaji, a mathematician studying disease modelling. He …

Has the Covid Third Wave Peaked in India? Not Yet, Say Experts
2 years, 11 months ago

Has the Covid Third Wave Peaked in India? Not Yet, Say Experts

News 18  

Several cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Kolkata are witnessing a drop in daily Covid cases with authorities saying that the worst of the third wave is behind us. When asked if the country has surpassed the peak, epidemiologist Dr Chandrakant Lahariya, while speaking to CNN-News18, said there would not be a traditional peak in this wave as we would …

Third wave of Covid 19 may take 'maximum of three weeks' to peak: Report
2 years, 11 months ago

Third wave of Covid 19 may take 'maximum of three weeks' to peak: Report

India TV News  

Highlights Third wave of Covid 19 may take a maximum of three more weeks to peak. The overall share of rural districts in new cases has increased to 32.6 per cent in January. The third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to peak much earlier than anticipated and may take a maximum of three more weeks, even though the …

In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers
2 years, 11 months ago

In India, one person with COVID-19 is currently infecting at least 2 others, say IIT-Madras researchers

The Hindu  

A team of researchers from the Centre of Excellence for Computational Mathematics and Data Science at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras has calculated that as on January 13, an infected person spreads the virus on an average to two others. “The R nought value reveals that one infected person can infect three persons on an average. “Between the second …

Covid third wave may peak in MP district in Jan-end with 5,000 cases per day
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid third wave may peak in MP district in Jan-end with 5,000 cases per day

Live Mint  

The third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic may peak in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district either in the last week of January or in the beginning of February with cases surging to more than 5,000 a day, a member of the state advisory committee said today. As many as 1,852 Covid-19 cases were reported in the Indore district in a span …

70 of 97 COVID deaths were unvaccinated people: Delhi govt. data
2 years, 11 months ago

70 of 97 COVID deaths were unvaccinated people: Delhi govt. data

The Hindu  

Almost three-fourths of the 97 COVID-related deaths in the Capital between January 9 and 12 were of unvaccinated people, as per Delhi government data. 28,867 fresh cases The upward trend in COVID-19 cases in Delhi continued on Thursday with 28,867 fresh cases being reported in the past 24 hours, according to a Delhi government bulletin. He also said the rate …

COVID-19 | Third wave sees cases doubling every two days
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 | Third wave sees cases doubling every two days

The Hindu  

The COVID-19 virus is spreading rapidly during the third wave of the pandemic, with cases doubling every two days or so. But in the third wave, cases are doubling every two or two-and-a-half days, said Health and Family Welfare Minister K. Sudhakar on Thursday. Dr. Sudhakar pointed out that between January 1 and 11, there were 62,641 active cases across …

Mumbai Making Own Rules for Asymptomatic People amid 3rd Covid Wave, Not Going by ICMR Advice: Guardian Minister
2 years, 11 months ago

Mumbai Making Own Rules for Asymptomatic People amid 3rd Covid Wave, Not Going by ICMR Advice: Guardian Minister

News 18  

Mumbai has seen an exponential rise in the number of fresh Covid cases in recent days as the third wave of the pandemic has gripped the city. Speaking to CNN-News18 on Wednesday, hours before the cabinet meeting on the Covid situation, Mumbai’s Guardian Minister Aslam Shaikh said the city has imposed its own norms for asymptomatic patients and is not …

Is third COVID-19 wave finally starting to ebb in Mumbai? Fourth straight day of declining cases hints at answer
2 years, 11 months ago

Is third COVID-19 wave finally starting to ebb in Mumbai? Fourth straight day of declining cases hints at answer

Firstpost  

On Tuesday, the financial capital logged a drop of 2,001 COVID-19 from the previous day and the test positivity rate has also plunged from 23 to 18.75 percent within 24 hours Is Mumbai seeing a downward graph in the daily number of COVID-19 cases? Coronavirus in Mumbai On 11 January, the financial capital of the country witnessed a fourth straight …

Third Covid wave in Assam since 1 January: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
2 years, 11 months ago

Third Covid wave in Assam since 1 January: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Live Mint  

Amid rising cases of Coronavirus in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta BIswas Sarma on Friday said that the state had been hit with the third wave from 1 January. Taking stock of the situation the CM said that the government will treat all coronavirus cases as patients of the highly infectious new variant. He alerted that by the end of January, …

Third Covid wave in India: Over 1,000 doctors test positive across country
2 years, 11 months ago

Third Covid wave in India: Over 1,000 doctors test positive across country

India TV News  

Highlights Omicron variant-led third Covid wave has arrived in the country More doctors getting infected with the disease has become a matter of concern Experts say Omicron is mild infection but one needs to remain cautious The third Covid wave led by the Omicron variant -- first discovered in South Africa -- is here in the country and cases are …

Third Covid wave on, Bengaluru leads spike
2 years, 11 months ago

Third Covid wave on, Bengaluru leads spike

New Indian Express  

No increase in hospitalisation till Jan 2 The TAC member said that by and large, Omicron cases are mild and symptomatic, infecting people who are contacts of other Covid patients. Till January 2, at least, the state has not seen any spike in hospitalisation. Admitting that the third wave has hit the state, Dr CN Manjunath, member, Technical Advisory Committee, …

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