Bhanu P Lohumi
Tribune News Service
Shimla, August 7
A survey by the paediatrics department of the IGMC, Shimla, based on the cases reported in the hospital, revealed that over 60 per cent children were Covid positive but they recovered as their immunity was higher than adults.
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400 more samples to be taken
The prima facie findings of the survey with 100 samples suggest that over 60 per cent of children were Covid positive but they recovered. As many as 400 more samples will be taken for study.
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"Children in the age group of 0-18 years are more vulnerable to the possible third wave as the population of over 18 years is being vaccinated. The prima facie findings of the survey with 100 samples suggested that over 60 per cent of children were positive but recovered. As many as 400 more samples will be taken for a study," said Senior Medical Superintendent of the IGMC, Shimla, Dr Janak Raj.
The silver lining was that the immunity of this age group was very strong and recovery rate very high, he said and added that children were not moving out of their houses much.
About 40 children were found Covid positive in the past 2-3 days in Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba and Una districts, but no death due to Covid was reported.
Due to the apple season, there is influx of Nepalese labourers in the apple belt and the opening of schools for students of Class X to XII are seemingly the reason for the rise in cases, besides rise in tourist inflow.
Courtesy: Tribune News Service