#SuperDemic
It is all over the world again- driven by new variants
China’s COVID-19 Wave: 'Doctor Deaths' Raise Concerns
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
www.ntd.com/chinas-covid...
#SuperDemic
It is all over the world again- driven by new variants
China’s COVID-19 Wave: 'Doctor Deaths' Raise Concerns
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
www.ntd.com/chinas-covid...
Although I have consistently held that SARS-CoV-2 is not season dependent, yet i feel that early monsoons in India may only increase the risk of transmission @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
While bone breaking fatigue & chest symptoms continue to be a part, hoarseness of voice is a definite new addition
Keep a watch @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/h...
Although I have consistently held that SARS-CoV-2 is not season dependent, yet i feel that early monsoons in India may only increase the risk of transmission @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
Not a good news
It is 3758 as of 1/6/2025
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
Not a good news
It is 3758 as of 1/6/2025
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
What is driving it - Omicron sub-variants, LF.7 series, XFG series, JN.1 series & NB.1.8.1 @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
Time for respirators in closed spaces
Most important- Respirators need to be made mandatory for hospitals & healthcare facilities
Have seen almost no masking even in areas which may harbour airborne pathogens @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
Not as mild as I thought initially
It is spreading & causing deaths as well despite a feeling that we r missing a lot more
This week will be crucial
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
www.financialexpress.com/india-news/c...
What is driving it - Omicron sub-variants, LF.7 series, XFG series, JN.1 series & NB.1.8.1 @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
While bone breaking fatigue & chest symptoms continue to be a part, hoarseness of voice is a definite new addition
Keep a watch @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/h...
While bone breaking fatigue & chest symptoms continue to be a part, hoarseness of voice is a definite new addition
Keep a watch @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/h...
Cases rising in Delhi is a cause for concern
It suggest an increase in both frequency & distribution @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
Cases rising in Delhi is a cause for concern
It suggest an increase in both frequency & distribution @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
I have said this before & repeat again- Kids are the most vulnerable to the current surge in infection & unfortunately they will continue to be ignored as in previous surges/waves under the belief that it doesn’t hurt them much @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
I have said this before & repeat again- Kids are the most vulnerable to the current surge in infection & unfortunately they will continue to be ignored as in previous surges/waves under the belief that it doesn’t hurt them much @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
At the cost of repeating myself- this slow rise in cases is worrisome, as Pandemic Maths tells u that the current rise is a lot less natural than it actually has to be
We may actually have a much higher number of cases than this @elhopkins.bsky.social @organicbotanic.bsky.social
At the cost of repeating myself- this slow rise in cases is worrisome, as Pandemic Maths tells u that the current rise is a lot less natural than it actually has to be
We may actually have a much higher number of cases than this @elhopkins.bsky.social @organicbotanic.bsky.social
Not as mild as I thought initially
It is spreading & causing deaths as well despite a feeling that we r missing a lot more
This week will be crucial
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
www.financialexpress.com/india-news/c...
Not as mild as I thought initially
It is spreading & causing deaths as well despite a feeling that we r missing a lot more
This week will be crucial
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
www.financialexpress.com/india-news/c...
What should raise ur suspicion-
Presence of symptoms spread over body organs/symptoms which don’t appear linked like “Runny nose & diarrhoea” or “Sore throat & nausea”
Loss of smell/taste may not be there
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
While bone breaking fatigue & chest symptoms continue to be a part, hoarseness of voice is a definite new addition
Keep a watch @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/h...
What should raise ur suspicion-
Presence of symptoms spread over body organs/symptoms which don’t appear linked like “Runny nose & diarrhoea” or “Sore throat & nausea”
Loss of smell/taste may not be there
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
It is getting complex
NB.1.8.1 exhibits a "growth advantage," indicating its ability to spread more rapidly while LF.7 is under observation by WHO to determine its transmissibility & potential impact
Data on XFG is still emerging @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
Brace up- this is the biggest surge that we have seen in India in last 2 years
Respirators, only essential travel, work from home whenever possible, kids care - all precautions need to take effect
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
>3000 cases & 29 deaths
60% cases from Maharashtra & Kerala
New variant - XFP (32%) 👀 🚀 {newly designated}
It is a definite spike @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
www.india.com/news/india/c...
It is getting complex
NB.1.8.1 exhibits a "growth advantage," indicating its ability to spread more rapidly while LF.7 is under observation by WHO to determine its transmissibility & potential impact
Data on XFG is still emerging @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
Like not accepting the term “airborne”, this promotion of “Low Risk” with regard to Covid-19, is not only non-scientific but also lacks reference to fundamental principles of communication on health concerns @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social
Like not accepting the term “airborne”, this promotion of “Low Risk” with regard to Covid-19, is not only non-scientific but also lacks reference to fundamental principles of communication on health concerns @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social
Since an infection or vaccination for Covid, provides protection for a limited duration of time, it may also mean that low level of infection must have been going on for most part since last wave @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
Why we may not see a wave in India
Preliminary analysis of 1214 samples of phase V,done 3 yrs after last survey for SARS-CoV-2 IgG, the protective levels of immunity at significant 97%
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
www.thehindu.com/news/cities/...
Since an infection or vaccination for Covid, provides protection for a limited duration of time, it may also mean that low level of infection must have been going on for most part since last wave @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
It is a surge with Kerala alone (like previously) accounting for more than 1/3rd of cases
It does not mean other states don’t have
Time to mandate MASK in all public places @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social
It is a surge with Kerala alone (like previously) accounting for more than 1/3rd of cases
It does not mean other states don’t have
Time to mandate MASK in all public places @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social
Time for respirators in closed spaces
Most important- Respirators need to be made mandatory for hospitals & healthcare facilities
Have seen almost no masking even in areas which may harbour airborne pathogens @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
Not as mild as I thought initially
It is spreading & causing deaths as well despite a feeling that we r missing a lot more
This week will be crucial
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social
www.financialexpress.com/india-news/c...
Time for respirators in closed spaces
Most important- Respirators need to be made mandatory for hospitals & healthcare facilities
Have seen almost no masking even in areas which may harbour airborne pathogens @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
The data that will come out on Tuesday & Wednesday will be critical & will tell us which way we r going - is it a wave or an upstick
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @microlabdoc.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
It is getting complex
NB.1.8.1 exhibits a "growth advantage," indicating its ability to spread more rapidly while LF.7 is under observation by WHO to determine its transmissibility & potential impact
Data on XFG is still emerging @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
Brace up- this is the biggest surge that we have seen in India in last 2 years
Respirators, only essential travel, work from home whenever possible, kids care - all precautions need to take effect
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
The data that will come out on Tuesday & Wednesday will be critical & will tell us which way we r going - is it a wave or an upstick
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @microlabdoc.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
#Symptoms
While the classic symptoms of Covid-19—fever, cough, sore throat & loss of taste or smell—are still common, doctors in India r observing some newer/less typical symptoms
Severe headache: Long-lasting headaches that do not respond well to usual painkillers
#Symptoms
While the classic symptoms of Covid-19—fever, cough, sore throat & loss of taste or smell—are still common, doctors in India r observing some newer/less typical symptoms
Severe headache: Long-lasting headaches that do not respond well to usual painkillers
>3000 cases & 29 deaths
60% cases from Maharashtra & Kerala
New variant - XFP (32%) 👀 🚀 {newly designated}
It is a definite spike @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
www.india.com/news/india/c...
>3000 cases & 29 deaths
60% cases from Maharashtra & Kerala
New variant - XFP (32%) 👀 🚀 {newly designated}
It is a definite spike @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
www.india.com/news/india/c...
Brace up- this is the biggest surge that we have seen in India in last 2 years
Respirators, only essential travel, work from home whenever possible, kids care - all precautions need to take effect
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
>3000 cases & 29 deaths
60% cases from Maharashtra & Kerala
New variant - XFP (32%) 👀 🚀 {newly designated}
It is a definite spike @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social @drinfosec.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
www.india.com/news/india/c...
Brace up- this is the biggest surge that we have seen in India in last 2 years
Respirators, only essential travel, work from home whenever possible, kids care - all precautions need to take effect
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @brownecfm.bsky.social
COVID test +ty has reached 11%, which is the highest since July 2024
It may actually be not as high as this as we r testing very little at this point, but rate is significant nonetheless @elhopkins.bsky.social @organicbotanic.bsky.social
www.india.com/news/india/c...
COVID test +ty has reached 11%, which is the highest since July 2024
It may actually be not as high as this as we r testing very little at this point, but rate is significant nonetheless @elhopkins.bsky.social @organicbotanic.bsky.social
www.india.com/news/india/c...
The key is TESTING, but more than that it is the acceptance of the fact that it (Covid) is around us & has not gone away
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/...
The key is TESTING, but more than that it is the acceptance of the fact that it (Covid) is around us & has not gone away
@organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/...
Apart from XEC, it is the LF.7 & NB.1.8, descendants of the JN.1 variant driving the upstick in Asia with the later having a definite advantage in evading immunity & therefore right candidacy for faster spread @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
Apart from XEC, it is the LF.7 & NB.1.8, descendants of the JN.1 variant driving the upstick in Asia with the later having a definite advantage in evading immunity & therefore right candidacy for faster spread @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social @njbbari3.bsky.social
Why I see this as important- This time of the year is not the flu time/season in India
So if u see more cases of ARI around u, suspect something unusual is happening @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social
Why I see this as important- This time of the year is not the flu time/season in India
So if u see more cases of ARI around u, suspect something unusual is happening @organicbotanic.bsky.social @elhopkins.bsky.social