Two weeks ago, Jammu and Kashmir government said all those above 18 years of age across its 20 districts have received the first dose of COVID-19 vaccination. The day brought a sense of accomplishment for thousands of vaccinators who traversed difficult terrain and braved all odds to achieve the milestone.
The government had rightly ordered special campaigns to “substantially increase vaccination coverage and thus achieved the target of 100% first dose within the earliest possible time.
Vaccination remains the key to fight against the pestilence. If the government is able to meet the target of vaccinating the population, it would help reigning in the virus. Delta strain of the Covid-19 has been a source of concern, not only in the country but across the globe. Worldwide, the new surge is traced to the India-originated delta variant. It has been proven to be more infectious than the previous Covid strains.
The need for caution cannot be overemphasised. On ground, the Covid protocols are observed in breach rather than compliance. The situation demands caution and reminder that complacency brought with destruction in early phase of the second phase.
Efforts must be stepped up to prevent any probable future surge, especially predicted 3rd wave.
Fortunately also, there hasn’t been an alarming surge in fatalities. The next wave may not be as severe as the initial one amid availability of the vaccine.
As per official data 14525004 doses have been administered hitherto. Importance of vaccination cannot be overemphasized.
Vaccinators have done tremendous job getting into inaccessible areas, working day and night and also motivating people. It was definitely a challenge. Braving freak weather conditions and difficult security situation and even internet shutdown, the vaccinators traversed mountains and forest area to achieve 100 per cent vaccination mark.
Several studies have established that two shots offer greater protection from the pathogen than just one. These reliable findings should be sufficient to spur people to get themselves fully vaccinated. But if they are not doing so, the Union and local government must continue with the efforts to bring them on board mass awareness campaigns and advisories. In the worst-case scenario, the government may resort to warnings to make them see reason.
The government must keep the pace and try to complete the second dose of vaccination before the winter completely takes over.
The government had rightly ordered special campaigns to “substantially increase vaccination coverage and thus achieved the target of 100% first dose within the earliest possible time.
Vaccination remains the key to fight against the pestilence. If the government is able to meet the target of vaccinating the population, it would help reigning in the virus. Delta strain of the Covid-19 has been a source of concern, not only in the country but across the globe. Worldwide, the new surge is traced to the India-originated delta variant. It has been proven to be more infectious than the previous Covid strains.
The need for caution cannot be overemphasised. On ground, the Covid protocols are observed in breach rather than compliance. The situation demands caution and reminder that complacency brought with destruction in early phase of the second phase.
Efforts must be stepped up to prevent any probable future surge, especially predicted 3rd wave.
Fortunately also, there hasn’t been an alarming surge in fatalities. The next wave may not be as severe as the initial one amid availability of the vaccine.
As per official data 14525004 doses have been administered hitherto. Importance of vaccination cannot be overemphasized.
Vaccinators have done tremendous job getting into inaccessible areas, working day and night and also motivating people. It was definitely a challenge. Braving freak weather conditions and difficult security situation and even internet shutdown, the vaccinators traversed mountains and forest area to achieve 100 per cent vaccination mark.
Several studies have established that two shots offer greater protection from the pathogen than just one. These reliable findings should be sufficient to spur people to get themselves fully vaccinated. But if they are not doing so, the Union and local government must continue with the efforts to bring them on board mass awareness campaigns and advisories. In the worst-case scenario, the government may resort to warnings to make them see reason.
The government must keep the pace and try to complete the second dose of vaccination before the winter completely takes over.
