With New Cases Likely To Surge To 65 Mn Per Week, New Covid Wave Hits China,: All You Need To Know

As per the latest reports, China is witnessing a new wave of Covid-19 cases that can be estimated to be as big as 65 million cases per week by the end of June. This is certainly alarming as this estimate is given by respiratory disease specialist, Zhong Nanshan during a biotech conference in Guangzhou. Zhong’s estimate provides a rather rare glimpse into the impact of the latest omicron variant, XBB, which has been resurging in cases across China since late April 2023.

Numerous countries have so far discovered this new sub-variant of Covid-19 named XBB 1.16, which has infected thousands of people in India. The formerly mild instances of COVID in India have dramatically increased as a result of this virus strain.

According to the global health agency, XBB.1.16 is the sixth form that has been found in different countries now. Even though the variant's cases and fatalities are still on the decline, several nations, notably India, are reporting recent surges in cases, according to WHO. According to the latest data from the Union Health Ministry of India, India registered a sudden rise of 7,830 coronavirus cases on April 12, 2023.

World Health Organization’s (WHO) technical lead for COVID-19 Maria Van Kerkhove said, “The new variant XBB.1.16 is the one to watch. It noted that the variant needs close monitoring, we are very concerned about the potential of the virus to change to become more severe.”

Who Must Avoid Travelling?

1. Patients with diabetes, chronic kidney illness, asthma, tuberculosis or other pulmonary disorders are at a very high risk of contracting an infection, thus they must absolutely avoid travelling.

2. If you have the flu, cold or high fever then avoid travelling.

Things To Keep In Mind While Travelling:

1. Wear a double mask and also gloves while travelling to protect yourself from Covid. Also, remember to sanitise your hands.

2. As we know that Covid riskis high, it has a higher chance of spreading in packed and crowded places, so avoid travelling in crowded places as much as you can.

3. After the Covid stopped, people have now stopped using sanitiser as well but as now the new variant XXB 1.16 is here in India, make sure to always carry extra sanitiser and masks with you.

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Guidelines for International Arrivals (As Per Government of India - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare)

1. All passengers should ideally be fully immunised in accordance with the primary vaccination schedule for Covid-19 that has been recommended.

2. Using masks and maintaining proper physical distancing is a must while travelling.

3. Any traveller displaying Covid symptoms must be isolated in accordance with the protocol.

4. After arriving, travellers should check their health and notify the closest hospital if they don’t feel well.

5.People travelling from China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand to India are required to take RTPCR test from January 1, 2023.

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Basic Precautions:

One must also remember the basic precautions to avoid the new Covid variant XBB 1.16 like washing hands, using sanitiser, having proper ventilation in homes and offices, maintaining respiratory hygiene, wearing double masks in crowded places, and social distancing.

This is not only necessary for you but for your family as well. It is critical to take all preventative measures as Covid-19 cases are once again on the rise. Also, make sure that you and your family are vaccinated properly.

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