Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS: Gradual Lifting Of Lockdown Will Not Witness Covid Surge, Vaccination Rate Must Be Up To 70%, Says ICMR
Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, June 1, Tuesday: Witnessing slight improvement in the Covid situation, several states have started the unlock process. The Rajasthan government has also eased certain restrictions from June 2. According to fresh guidelines, exemption for various activities will be given only in areas where the positivity rate is less than 10 percent or the use of oxygen, ICU, and ventilator beds is less than 60 percent. Meanwhile, the Union health ministry claimed that the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 21.58 crore.
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Coronavirus HIGHLIGHTS, June 1, Tuesday: Witnessing slight improvement in the Covid situation, several states have started the unlock process. The Rajasthan government has also eased certain restrictions from June 2. According to fresh guidelines, exemption for various activities will be given only in areas where the positivity rate is less than 10 percent or the use of oxygen, ICU, and ventilator beds is less than 60 percent.
Meanwhile, the Union health ministry claimed that the cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the country has crossed 21.58 crore. It said that 12,23,596 people in the age group of 18-44 years received their first dose and 13,402 their second dose of Covid vaccine on Monday.
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Gradual Lifting Of Lockdown Will Not Witness Covid Surge: ICMR
Gradual lifting (of lockdown) will not witness a massive surge. However, we have to ensure that vaccination is prioritized. The vaccination rate must be up to 70%. COVID appropriate behaviour should be followed: Balram Bhargava, Director General, ICMR
Govt's Focus Now On Childhood Covid Disease, Says Niti Aayog's VK Paul
Our focus on childhood COVID disease is gaining our attention. The pediatric population is generally asymptomatic. They often get infections but their symptoms are minimal or nill. The infection has not taken serious shape in children: Dr. VK Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog
But the virus may change its behaviour in the pediatric population. The impact of COVID19 may increase in children. The data has shown that a low number of children are being admitted to hospitals. We're pushing preparedness.
No Shortage Of Covid-19 Vaccines In India, Says ICMR
There is no shortage of vaccine. By mid-July or August, we will have enough doses to vaccinate 1 crore people per day. We are confident of vaccinating the whole population by December: Balram Bhargava, ICMR
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