HYDERABAD: Asymptomatic Covid-19 cases are still at 78% in the state, even as daily cases have come down to almost 550 a day. Given these numbers, doctors are asking people to be careful as they may unknowingly spread the infection.
“We need to vaccinate as many people as possible before the third wave hits so that the impact is minimal. It is worrisome that people are behaving as if the pandemic has ended and even the ones who have tested positive are not following norms,” said a health department official. In fact, several clusters were identified in parts of the state last month. An investigation by health officials found that the spread was mainly due to people who had tested positive flouting isolation norms and attending social functions.
“Twelve states in India are now showing high positivity rate of more than 10%. With many asymptomatic people going undetected, there is a risk of jump in cases if Covid appropriate behaviour is not maintained,” said Dr Subodh Kandamuthan, director of ASCI’s Centre for Health Care Management.
