Don't panic, maintain hygiene: Indian Medical Association amid rise in Covid-19 cases
New Delhi, April 10: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday urged the public not to panic after a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country and advised them to practise good hygiene.
"Don't panic. We have controlled it before, We will do it now also with your support. Covid cases are rising, but don't panic. Maintain hygiene," IMA said.
According to data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, India recorded 5,357 new Covid-19 Cases with 11 deaths and approximately 1,57,894 tests have been done.
The data also revealed that the recovery rate was 98.75%.
The majority of Covid-19-related deaths are documented among individuals over the age of 60, as well as those with lifestyle diseases like diabetes, according to the statement.
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According to the statement, the reason for the Covid spike in our country could be—Relaxation of Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. Many people let their guard down when it came to the coronavirus.
Individuals who were experiencing symptoms refused to be tested. According to the statement, this may have allowed the virus to spread undetected and infect more people.
According to the statement, "The vaccination drive has developed a false sense of security, and so we lowered the guard against the infection."
Leading epidemiologists and virologists believe that the new Covid variant XBB.1.16 is to blame for the rise in these cases.
Pregnant women, people over the age of 60, people with chronic illnesses, and people with underlying health issues who are immunocompromised are at higher risk of severe illness and fatalities from COVID-19.
"People with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, headache, body ache, loss of smell or taste, breathlessness should get tested for corona," the statement added.
It further said, "Washing hands frequently. Wash all parts of your hands often (at least 20 seconds if using an alcohol-based hand rub, and at least 40 seconds with soap and water)."
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- ANI
