Panaji 18 August : In expressing concern that people have omitted the Covid appropriate behavior and are hesitant to take a dose of the dose to prevent illness, Goa health officials have warned that this could cause problems in the near future. The Immunization Officer of Health Department Dr.Rajendra Borkar as well as State epidemiologist Dr.Prashant Suryvanshi during a press conference held on Thursday, demanded that people attend a vaccination clinic and wear masks.
“Since the past seven days, we’re seeing cases in the range of 100 cases per day.On Wednesday, there were 200 cases reported.The cases have not been resolved,” Suryvanshi said.
He stated that the number of admissions in hospitals are much lower and that the amount of deaths also decreasing.
“Situation is controlled.However, the cases have not yet been able to get to the point of zero.
We have seen in the bus and market that people have forgotten about the Covid appropriate behavior.Masks are not being worn by people.
Masks are not worn in crowds,” Suryvanshi said.
He stated that the pandemic hasn’t been cured like in other states.and cases remain on the rise.
“We ask the public to remember Covid proper behavior.Masks are worn in public transportation and other places,” he appealed.
He said that deaths and admissions are reduced due to the effects of vaccination.
“We could be infected by the virus when we take a dose but the condition will not be serious,” He said.
Suryavanshi stated that during ‘Ganesh Chaturthi”, “we need to take good care of all family members join together”.
“Let us be happy by taking care of each other,” he said.
He stated that there were up to 877 active cases as of Wednesday, and 14 deaths were reported in July.
Borkar stated that the third wave is not been completed, therefore there is no evidence of the fourth wave.
“Here the situation is not zero.
The situation is under control, however, we are not satisfied with the situation, because COVID-approved behavior is not being observed.There is no rush to get vaccinations.
While deaths are very low however, we shouldn’t be uninformed,” Borkar said.
He stated that Goa was one of three states where the first and second doses for those over 18 were covered at a rate of more than 100 percent.
“But for the precautionary dose, we got less reaction.We could end up in trouble if the amount of precautionary doses don’t rise.
I ask everyone to take a shot of the precautionary dose.It is for free of price,” he said.
He stated that 52 percent of people older than 60 years old have taken the precautionary dose.However, the age range of 18 and 59 is 5 per cent.
“Targeted population in the 18 to 59 age group is 9 lakh, yet only 48,463 have taken the preventive dosage,” he said.
He stated that a study conducted by the Health Department observed that people have a variety of reasons not to get vaccinated.
“People say they’ve taken two doses, and do not require a precautionary dose,” he said.
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