Are we Ready for Controlling Community Transmission of COVID 19 in India?
Abstract
The globe is witnessing COVID-19 pandemic and in India the confirmed cases are increasing day by day. Impact of limits on diagnostic testing in Indian population (1.38 billion) and on controlling the COVID-19 outbreak will be huge. These issues can be mitigated up to a certain limit by increased availability of diagnostic tests or the use of a point-of-care diagnostic test. The buzz word is “Social distancing†and over 63% of the population should practice it to make it effective. If appropriate measures are not taken, all hospital beds will be occupied in the coming 1-2 months and there will be shortage of Personal protective equipment and masks for healthcare workers. Are we doing enough to protect our healthcare workers? Are we ready to control community transmission of COVID-19 in India?
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