Dr. Tanmay Motiwala works with AIIMS Jodhpur.
New Delhi:
India is in the third wave of Covid, attributed mainly to Omicron – a new variant that is believed to be very contagious. Is the new variant light or heavy? With cases on the rise globally, WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has warned that the new variant should not be dismissed as mild.
Speaking to NDTV today, a doctor working with AIIMS Jodhpur also expressed caution – “Don’t take Omicron lightly”.
Dr Tanmay Motiwala, working with the Department of Pediatrics, tested positive for Covid on Wednesday. He is currently in quarantine. “I may have been in contact with a patient from the ICU after which I had a mild headache. Deep weakness – that is a predominant symptom. I isolated myself immediately.”
On reports from all over India of doctors testing positive, the Senior Resident said, “We have put in place a schedule for when to give booster shots. But the wave has come. arrived at the same time. Second, Omicron seems to have a higher infection rate than the previous Delta variant.”
“I also served in the previous batch. Doctors were also infected before. But this time, the number seems to be higher. In some places, the whole department has tested positive. This is really true. worrying.”
“Many officials point out that the hospitalization rate so far is low or indicate that the new variant is mild, Dr. Motiwala,” said Dr. Motiwala. burden the system. In a year, we don’t have 40,000 cases. junior doctors. “
“For some people with good immunity, the symptoms can be mild. But it can be fatal for those at risk. People with good immunity can get away with this but in the end it’s possible. Together they can pass it on to their loved ones,” he added.
India has seen an exponential increase in coronavirus cases for more than a week. From less than 10,000 daily cases a week ago to more than 10,000 daily – the country is witnessing an alarming spread of the virus.
Dr Motiwala pointed out today that it is difficult to distinguish between the Omicron and the Delta variant. “What should be noted, however, is that if some patients are admitted to the hospital the usual patients will suffer.”
Are those on the front lines prepared for the onslaught of the third wave? “We already anticipated the third wave. But everyone has to do their part… the fatigue of the medical staff due to the last two waves of Covid is very much. Everyone can return to normal. become a hero sitting at home by putting on a mask and taking the vaccine.”
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