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.'
The Kraken COVID-19 variant accounts for almost 41 per cent of all Covid infections.
'We seem to be in a situation where we can do little, and nothing needs to be done anyway.'
'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.
'We know there will be an end to this epidemic temporarily.' 'We probably should get a couple of years break before it comes again.'
Slack in following COVID appropriate behaviour, a susceptible population and spread of variants could be among the main reasons for the second wave of coronavirus
'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.'
'People are already sending congratulatory messages. But I have said, "Please don't until the trials are over".'
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