India Coronavirus: VK Paul said that countries in Europe are experiencing a resurgence of Covid cases.
The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths has declined in the past three weeks as the spread of the pandemic has leveled off in most states, VK Paul, a member of Niti Aayog, said on Sunday, but added that the possibility of a second wave of Infections in the winter season.
Paul, who is also the head of an expert panel coordinating efforts to address the pandemic in the country, in an interview with PTI said that once the COVID-19 vaccine is available, there will be enough resources to manage and manufacture accessible. to the citizens.
In India, new coronavirus cases and the number of deaths have decreased in the past three weeks and the pandemic has stabilized in most states.
“However, there are five states (Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal) and 3-4 Union Territories (UT) where there is still an upward trend,” Paul said.
He leads the National Group of Experts on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC).
According to him, India is in a somewhat better position now, but the country still has a long way to go because 90 percent of people are still susceptible to coronavirus infections.
On whether India could see a second wave of coronavirus infections in the winter, Paul said that with the onset of winter, countries in Europe are seeing a resurgence of COVID-19 cases.
“We cannot rule out (a second wave of coronavirus this winter in India). Things can happen and we are still learning about the virus,” Paul noted.
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