New Delhi: COVID-19 became endemic in India, the best scientists at the Ministry of Biotechnology (DBT), which monitors the virus, eliminating the risk of any serious fresh focus. The current situation, as they have noted, is marked by small isolated episodes rather than large waves of infections.
This evaluation is reflected in the constantly decreasing number of active cases. Indian active possible loading on Sunday dropped to 5 012, according to official data from 5 976 on Friday. Two new deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours, with the total death of 112 this year.
Scientists attribute a decrease in the high immunity of the population and continuing the degree of virus. The current spread is largely driven by the omicron nb.1.8.1 and LF.7 subvariants, which have remained less virulent.
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“When the transmission efficiency increases, the peak comes faster and the decline is also faster,” said Dr. Raman Gangakhedkar, National President of the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and a former main scientist in the agency. “Covid-19 has become endemic in India.
He also noted that many infections are now undetected, but still contribute to building antibody responses in the population, which is a natural form of immunization that limits a serious illness.
The testing levels have decreased and complex data on current infections remain limited.
“There is no very good record that the number of tests is being performed, and this is to be scientifically done. However, there are no significant unfavorable clinical symptoms that should be worried about,” said one DBT scientist.
Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, a public health expert and the previous President of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Cochin, said that Covid-19 is now acting as cyclic diseases, with temporary immunity leads to a periodic increase in cases. “As the level of immunity decreases in the population, the virus is able to infect more people and cases naturally increase. However, because of past vaccination and exposure to the virus, immune memory protects against severe illness and death,” he said. He added that vulnerable individuals should remain careful, especially during the increase in the increase.
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Jayadevan also pointed out that SARS-COV-2 is constantly evolving in response to the human immune system, leading to repeating infectious cycles around 6 to 12 months. “The reported number of cases is always underestimated due to limited testing,” he said. The flu, which also circulates, remains a significant contributor to the burden of diseases, he added.
Previously, the Mint announced that the increase in cases in April was powered by Jn.1.16 Sub-Variant Omicron. In May, most cases were associated with recombinant sub -lines such as LF.7 and LP.8.1.2. According to government instructions, all hospitalized acute respiratory diseases (Sari) and 5% of cases of influenza such as diseases (ili) are continued to be tested on COVID-19. Positive saris samples are routinely sent to sequencing the genome.
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The Ministry of Health has reported 1,197 recovery in the last 24 hours, which this year has achieved total recovery at 19,435. The authorities continue to inform about measures, including avoiding overcrowded places when they do not feel and monitor the behavior of a reasonable COVID.
“Also in hospitals, patients have decreased, and most cases are now managed at home,” Dr. Vikas Muurya, head of the respiratory department at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh.
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