Kerala state health minister said those who took both doses of the vaccine should not drop their guard to adhere to safety protocols
Kerala state health minister Veena George has said that people need to remain vigilant in the next four weeks as the threat of a third wave seems to be looming large. It may be noted that the Covid-19 test positivity rate (TPR) in Kerala has touched 17 per cent.
After restrictions were relaxed for Onam, overcrowding was seen at several places, she said. While the government was committed to protecting both lives and livelihoods, a lockdown cannot be imposed at all times, the minister said.
“The highly transmissible Delta variant is a threat in many places. There’s also the threat of a third wave. Hence, when institutions and offices reopen after the Onam holiday, everyone should remain vigilant,” she said.
“Studies have indicated that the Delta variant of the virus spreads fast even through vaccinated individuals.”
George said the government has prepared a total of 744 beds for children, including 490 pediatric beds with oxygen facility, 158 HDU beds and 96 ICU beds.
To ensure medical oxygen requirements are met during a likely third wave, the government, she said, is building 33 oxygen generation units, out of which nine are already active.
While the vaccination process in the state is on, the minister said those who took both doses of the vaccine should not drop their guard in terms of adhering to safety protocols. Studies have indicated that the Delta variant of the virus spreads fast even through vaccinated individuals, she pointed out.
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