The lowest daily rise in two years:- India's COVID-19 tally increased to 4,30,06,080 on Sunday with 1,761 fresh infections which is the lowest since April 2020, while the active cases declined further to 26,240.
The death toll due to the viral disease climbed to 5,16,479 with 127 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. Here's what experts are saying on the possible 4th Covid wave in India:- 1) Dr Sanjay Rai, senior epidemiologist at AIIMS: SARS-CoV-2 is an RNA virus and mutations are bound to occur.
Already more than 1,000 mutations have occurred, although there are only five variants of concern. India experienced a very devastating second wave last year, which was very unfortunate, but currently, this is our main strength as natural infection provides a better and longer duration of protection.
Also, there is high vaccination coverage. Hence, the severe impact of any future wave is unlikely. It is also time that the Indian government may consider relaxing the mask mandate and senior citizens and those at a higher risk of contracting the infection should continue wearing masks as a precautionary measure. Also read: Will Covid 4th wave hit India?