The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday spelt out the conditions for easing coronavirus-induced restrictions , which inc...
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday spelt out the conditions for easing coronavirus-induced restrictions, which included a positivity rate of under 5% for a week and vaccination of 70% of those at risk, reported The Indian Express.
Indian Council of Medical Research Director General and a member of the national Covid-19 task force Dr Balram Bhargava said that the “gradual lifting [of curbs] will not witness a massive surge”, districts have to make sure that vaccination is prioritised, according to The New Indian Express.
“In terms of preventing the third wave, it is very simple that districts with less than 5% positivity should open up a little bit...they should open very gradually,” Bhargava said. “They should ensure that the vulnerable population should achieve at least 70% vaccination… if that has not been achieved, they should vaccinate them and then open up,” Bhargava said.
The ICMR chief’s statement came as 344 districts, which is close to half of the 718 districts in the country, reported a week’s Covid-19 positivity of under 5%.
He also said that the public had to maintain coronavirus-appropriate norms. “...community ownership for Covid-appropriate behaviour and care should be taken up...in a big way....” Bhargava said, according to The Indian Express. “We have to remember our vaccination is being ramped...
