Two-thirds of the Indian population, including children, have developed antibodies against virus causing Covid-19, while nearly 40 crore people are still vulnerable
Without 100 per cent herd immunity, it will be difficult to contain the spread of the Corona virus or to prevent a fresh outbreak in the future. It also says that in the present situation, the next 125 could prove to be crucial to contain the spread of the virus.
The findings are the result of a serosurvey report done by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). The survey also covered children and 100 health workers in each district. The report also says that India has not yet achieved herd immunity.
This kind of immunity is possible only when a large percentage of the population has been immunized either through vaccination or a past infection and helps to stop uncontrolled spread of an infection.
A Niti Ayog member Dr. VK Paul has said lowering transmission volume of virus is only possible by strict observance of Covid norms.
While herd immunity doesn’t preclude further outbreaks, it does imply that a virus is no longer easily transmissible, especially among the weak and vulnerable
In this connection the Health Ministry has cautioned that large-scale discontinuation in the use of masks following relaxations in Covid restriction, could have a negative impact on the overall situation.
A Niti Ayog member Dr. VK Paul has said lowering transmission volume of virus is only possible by strict observance of Covid norms.
The survey has found that that among adults, 13 per cent people have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. Highest sero-prevalence was found among this section of the population.
More than 50 per cent of children aged 6-17 years have been exposed to Covid-19 and have developed antibodies.
The highest sero-prevalence was found in the age group 45-60 years (77.6 per cent), followed by those above 60 years (76.7 per cent) and those in the age group 18-44 years (66.7 per cent).
