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The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) which was been a general apathy towards building
only recognised in May 2021 Is known
to spread very aggressively with some
resistance to treatment. This was evident
in the fact that we had far fewer deaths
when compared to the total number of
populations affected by the disease in
the second wave as compared to the first
wave though there were several other
confounding factors to.
Healthier lifestyle needed
Looking forward, humankind should strive
to get the vaccine against COVID as soon as
possible to reach levels of herd immunity.
Only then shall we be able to break the
cycle of transmission of this virus. We
should encourage private businesses to
invest and manufacture large quantities
of these vaccines for the good of mankind.
We Indians should take pride in being able
to provide the vaccine to everyone on this
planet. We as a nation should now start
adopting healthier lifestyle with a focus
on chronic illnesses such as hypertension,
diabetes, disordered sleep disorders and
other preventable diseases.
We often speak of lack of oxygen or lack
of enough hospital beds, but there has
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up of valuable and sustainable healthcare
system.
When there was a sudden surge in the
number of patients such that we saw four
and a half times the number of patients
turning positive on a single day as
compared to the first wave. No hospital
no doctor or no government, whether
it be a municipal corporation or a state
government or even the central government
for that matter, could anticipate such a
large need for resources. We can make
provisions for 20 to 50% extra resources
and utilising in times of contingency.
The government advisories for strict home
isolation were repeatedly violated.
Today our society is more hopeful and
expecting of the government. So, every
time the wishes or expectations are not met
people get critical of the government.
There was a little difference between
the first lockdown into second. Before
lockdown the Prime Minister had taken the
onus of encouraging and motivating the
people of the country to care for themselves
protect themselves and their families.
I personally believe that the pandemic
has renewed our commitment towards
standards of health, health education,
hygiene, personal safety, immunity and
general fitness. It has urged us to reset our
personal relations and value our lives more
than ever before.
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