Even As Delta Plus Variant Reaches 8 States, 2 Out Of 3 People Remain Careless About Wearing Masks: Survey

After being detected in 10 countries, the 'Delta Plus' variant of Corona has also been found in India. Cases of Delta Plus variant have been found in 8 Indian states. These states are Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Jammu, and Karnataka.

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New Delhi: After the weakening of Coronavirus second wave, the danger of its Delta Plus variant is increasing. The cases of Delta Plus variants have been found in 8 states. But despite the increased risk of infection, people seem careless about wearing masks. A survey has claimed that the number of people who wear masks in India is less. 2 out of every 3 people are careless about wearing masks.

According to a survey by the online social media platform, 'Local Circle', very few people wear masks at the vaccination centers. This increases the risk of infection. According to the survey, 'Despite the second wave of the Covid pandemic in India being more deadly than any other country in the world, 67 percent of the survey participants admitted that limited people in their area, district or city are using masks or are not using it at all.'

33 thousand participants from 312 districts participated in the survey.
About 33 thousand participants from 312 districts of the country took part in this survey. Only 32 percent of the participants accepted that, when they visited the vaccination center recently, only a few people were wearing the mask. Several participants reported that their family members contracted the coronavirus a few days after getting vaccinated at the center, indicating that the superspreader poses a threat at some immunization centers where people do not comply with the rules.

The survey said that this is a major concern and immediate steps need to be taken to ensure that these vaccination centers do not become superspreaders. 44% of Indians wear cloth masks which may not protect against the highly contagious delta virus. At the same time, 91 percent of the participants supported the government's possible decision to make masks mandatory in public places in the transition districts, while eight percent were against it.