Bengaluru: There are all possibilities of a second Covid wave during initial months of 2021 and we have to be extra cautious from December 20 to January 2nd. These 15 days are going to be very crucial, says Health and Medical Education Minister Dr.K.Sudhakar. He was speaking to the media after a Covid meeting with the experts in Technical Advisory Committee here at Vidhana Soudha on Friday.
Winter months of December, January and February are conducive for spread of virus. Next 45 days are crucial for containing the virus, he said. As per the record of other countries it is observed that second wave occurred between 45-90 days of the receding of initial wave. According to the Technical advisory committee report, there are all possibilities of a second wave in the state too. Detailed discussion has been done in the meeting regarding precautionary measures to be taken during this period, said Dr.Sudhakar.
Public gathering during these 15 days must be handled with utmost precaution. Marriage functions should not exceed 100 members gathering, religious activities and political events should not exceed 200 members. Apart from this, use of masks, social distancing and other guidelines should be meticulously followed. It is important to contain public gatherings. Discussion will be held with CM Yediyurappa regarding this he said.
New Year Celebrations are meaningless. New Year is not a festival for Indians. There is no meaning in celebrations when there is loss of lives and livelihoods in the society. It is meaningless to celebrate New Year at this juncture. People should be sensible and follow the guidelines, added the Minister.
Other points made by him:
• Government and Private hospitals are always ready for treating Covid patients. Instruction have been passed to increase the number of beds if need arises.
• Covid testing will continue till end of February, Instructions have been passed to conduct 1 lakh RTPCT tests per day.
