Delta variant threat looms large in Karnataka


Bengaluru, Jul 16 (IANS): Amid the increase in the number of cases infected with the Delta variant in neighbouring Maharashtra and Kerala, 725 people have been found affected by this variant in Karnataka.

Among the 752, Bengaluru accounts for the maximum number 525. A total of 77 cases are from Vijayapura district, and the coastal district of Udupi recorded 40 cases of Delta variant.

Even as NIMHANS and National Centre for Biological Sciences are involved in genomic sequencing, tracking primary and secondary contacts of affected persons with Delta variant is proving to be a challenge for the authorities in Bengaluru, Vijayanagar and Udupi.

Meanwhile, about 652 children getting affected with normal coronavirus has put the authorities on their toes. Between July 5 and July 14, about 86 cases involving a newborn to 5 years, 109 cases between 5 years to 10 years, 296 children of 11 and 18 years of age and 161 between the ages of 19 to 20 years were found to be affected with coronavirus.

"Parents freely mingling with children is causing the spread of the infection," explained Indian Pediatric Doctors Association, Bengaluru President and BBMP Child Expert Committee member Dr Mallikarjun. "However, whether it is normal coronavirus or Delta variant, if the family member who comes in contact with people restricts himself to a room and if he is being watchful of symptoms, the spread can be checked to a great extent," he underlined.

Half of the people affected with Delta variant (a.1.617.2) do not get any symptoms and remaining will have normal symptoms of cold, cough, fever, breathlessness, loose motion and serious lung infection and those who are detected with Delta require hospitalization in most cases. About 725 Delta cases were found in genome sequencing examinations.

D. Randeep, Special Commissioner (Health) allayed fears of spread of Delta in the city and said, "The normal Covid infection found among children is less than 10 per cent which is not a cause of worry. Affected children have asymptomatic features and are being treated at homes without any complications. People need not fear about the spread of Delta variant among children."

 

  

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  • Rajatesh, Bangalore

    Sat, Jul 17 2021

    Lockdown is not the solution as virus mutates endlessly and virus will never end. Is it possible to do lockdown life long? People have to wear mask,practice distance and get vaccinated while going outside.Do some restrictions for containment zones based on positive rate.Also do trials for antiviral drugs like ivermectin and 2dg drdo. Also please try to do trials for nasal vaccines and nasal spray which will help to prevent the covid transmission...

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  • Rajatesh, Bangalore

    Sat, Jul 17 2021

    Really surprised for the comments got disagreed

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  • Fedrick, Bangalore

    Fri, Jul 16 2021

    People are not wearing mask.. soon we will get delta+, lambda,lamda+

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  • Ajay Rebello, Kallianpur

    Fri, Jul 16 2021

    This number is only because NOW you are testing specific for delta.

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Fri, Jul 16 2021

    Every mutations will weaken the potency of viruses to cause any harm other than mild symptoms. Asymptomatic people or kids are not carrying any disease but healthy and doesn't need any medicines. Fake RTPCR tests never prove anybody has any disease but a pandemic created by some vested interests to sabotage our nation and its economy and to market their vaccines which aren't proven their efficacy other than company propaganda repeated often by politicians and doctors. Be happy and stop every move of hidden agenda gangs to save our nation and its economy.

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