Guwahati: Former director of the All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and chairman of the CII Public Health Council Dr. Randeep Guleria has issued a warning in light of the increasing number of cases of Covid-19.
According to the former AIIMS director, as more people become immunised against the virus and develop immunity to it, the virus is more likely to mutate into new forms.
Dr Guleria said, “New variants of Covid-19 are expected which have the tendency to mutate. Situation is different now, earlier there was no vaccination but people are vaccinated now and have developed immunity against virus.”
The health expert further said, “If you’re going out and especially if you are in crowded places, make sure to wear a mask. High-risk groups and elderly people should avoid going out because there are high chances of spreading the infection. The chances of hospitalisation and ICU admissions are however low.”
Following a spike in cases of the XBB variation in Maharashtra and the detection of Omicron BF.7 and BQ.1 in Gujarat and Pune, respectively, the central and state governments issued an advice for safe practises over the holiday season.