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Delta Plus Variant Can Trigger 3rd COVID Wave In Maharashtra: Health Department

The observations were made at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday to examine the preparedness measures

Mumbai: Maharashtra’s Covid-19 Task Force has warned that a third wave may hit the state in two-four weeks, considering the rush witnessed in the last three days. The total number of cases in the third wave is expected to be double that of the cases reported in the second wave. The active cases are estimated to reach 8 lakh.

The observations were made at a review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday to examine the preparedness measures.

During the presentation, an official said, “The Delta Plus variant can cause a third wave in Maharashtra. It can spread at double the rate.”

While 19 lakh cases were registered in the first wave in 2020, 40 lakh cases were registered in the second wave in 2021.

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Dr Shashank Joshi, a member of the task force, said, “The UK is facing a third wave within four weeks after the second wave has subsided. We could be in the same situation if we do not remain vigilant and do COVID-appropriate exercises.” are “behaviour.”

However, children from lower-middle-class groups will not be affected as much due to limited exposure to the virus. However, it is expected that up to 10 per cent of total cases may occur in children or young adults, as in the first two waves.

“We believe that children will not be the target of the next wave. They may not make up for more than 3.5% of the patient pool — as was the case in the first two waves,” Joshi said.

Another senior official who was part of the meeting said, “Unruly crowds and disregard for COVID-19 norms such as wearing masks and avoiding non-essential movement is worrying. Mumbai also has fixed time restrictions. Also, there is free movement. all day.”

Maharashtra, in the last two weeks, has gone in a five-phase unlock model based on Covid-19 indicators like weekly positivity and occupancy of oxygen beds.

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