PTI, "You may see a surge in number of cases" but then they may be underreported as initially people were very concerned and would get themselves tested. "Now even if they have flu-like symptoms, most people don't get themselves tested.
Some use the rapid antigen test, and even if they are positive they do not report it. So the number we are actually reporting may be less than the actual number in the community." Dr Guleria advised that those who test positive must report the data because that helps policy makers and government to actually to know the number of cases and take a decision and plan a strategy..