Will third wave of coronavirus hit children hard? Here’s what AIIMS director has to say
As India continues to battle with the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic, there have been several queries regarding the deadly disease. One such query is - will the third wave of coronavirus in India hit children hard?
While addressing a press briefing on the coronavirus situation in India, a top government official said that there was no indication that children will be severely affected in the third wave of the pandemic.
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AIIMS Director Dr. Randeep Guleria said that it has been said that children will be infected the most in the third wave of coronavirus but Pediatrics Association has said that this was not based on facts.
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"It might not impact children so people should not fear," he said.
Meanwhile, the experts have called for preparations for the 3rd wave, which has been predicted to hit India later this year. Several experts have also warned that children would be affected by the 3rd wave.
Amid apprehension of another wave later this year or early next year, the states have started preparing, focusing on protecting the children.
Earlier, the government had said that children were not immune from the infection, but the impact was minimal.
Niti Aayog (health) member VK Paul had said that in case children get affected by Covid-19, either there will be no symptoms or there will be minimal symptoms and that they do not require hospitalisation.
Coronavirus cases in India have also started to decline as the daily new cases of COVID-19 have started to witness a downward trend. The Centre predicted the 2nd wave will end in June while the third wave will hit after 6-8 months.
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