Covid-19 peak in India likely by mid-Nov: Study
In India, the Covid-19 epidemic could reach its peak in mid-November, during which there may be a shortage of ICU beds and ventilators.
New Delhi: In India, the Covid-19 epidemic could reach its peak in mid-November, during which there may be a shortage of ICU beds and ventilators. This has been claimed in a recent study. According to the study, the Covid-19 epidemic will reach its peak eight weeks late due to the lockdown.
In addition, the lockdown reduced infection cases by 69 to 97 percent, helping to mobilize health care resources and strengthen infrastructure.
The epidemic could reach its peak by the first week of November if public health measures are stepped up and 60 per cent effective after the lockdown. After that isolation bed for 5.4 months, ICU bed for 4.6 months and 3.9 months ventilators will be reduced. This is estimated in the study.
However, without lockdown and public health measures, the situation is expected to worsen.
The researchers said that controlling Covid-19 would help in conducting a proper review of policies and strengthening the health system.
"The lockdown will delay the onset of the epidemic and give the health system the necessary time to investigate, isolate patients, treat and locate those who have come in contact with the victims," ??it said.
These will play an important role in mitigating the effects of the epidemic in India till the vaccine of Covid-19 is ready.