India currently does not have any XBB 1.5 variant-based vaccines available.
'The fortunate part is that the severity is less. New strains are continuously forming and the virus is getting less severe.'
'We seem to be in a situation where we can do little, and nothing needs to be done anyway.'
The Kraken COVID-19 variant accounts for almost 41 per cent of all Covid infections.
'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.
Experts believe that under-reporting is likely to cause an underestimation of the spread of the disease.
'People are already sending congratulatory messages. But I have said, "Please don't until the trials are over".'
'We know there will be an end to this epidemic temporarily.' 'We probably should get a couple of years break before it comes again.'
'What is hindering us is the fear for the disease.' 'For those below the age of 55 years, it's a mild disease.' 'So take care of yourself, your family and your parents.'
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