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Understanding and dealing with corona second wave

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Why corona second wave ?? - A new double mutated strain of SARS CoV2 has been detected in second wave. This is in addition to Brazilian, South African and UK strain. This new mutated virus has the potential to skip the immunity and even vaccine. This is the reason for re-infection cases & cases among vaccinated people. - It is more infectious & affecting younger population of 18 to 45 years group and this group is “super spreader”. - By passing RT-PCR - new COVID cases may not be detected by routine RT-PCR test. - R- value is increasing. This is reproductive value which tells one positive person will infect how many others. - Public carelessness & lack of adherence to COVID appropriate behavior (mask, hand sanitization, social distancing & vaccination). - Pandemic Fatigue New corona Symptoms ? Last year symptoms : Dry cough, fever, weakness, breathing problems, loss of smell. Current symptoms : Apart from above symptoms, many new symptoms are indicating Covi...