NEW DELHI : SARS-COV-2 has not shown any seasonal pattern so far, although higher incidence and caseloads are seen in areas with temperatures below 15 degrees Celsius and low humidity.
Still its impact in India is considerable given our huge population as well as population density, said Mrinalini Darswal, doctor and IAS officer, who is currently pursuing doctoral studies in public health, with a focus on Covid-19 at Harvard University.With over 5 lakh cases, the first wave is still continuing in India, and unless seasons turn a full circle, it is difficult to term SARS-COV-2 periodic, Darswal added.Here are excerpts of her exclusive chat with IANS:Q: Do you think the first wave of viral infection in India is over after crossing 5 lakh.