With more than 58 lakh cases India is at the second position worldwide when it comes to the COVID numbers. But the fear for the virus has decreased and now the people are taking it much lightly. As of now the epidemic in the nation is far from over and there is no room for the “false optimism”.
The scientific journal Lancet stated that the surge of the virus is definitely a matter of concern but the relaxation of restrictions has created an atmosphere of fatalism.
“Most crucially, the rapidly growing case numbers, alongside the continuing relaxation of restrictions, are creating an atmosphere of fatalism mingled with false optimism that undermines effective use of non-pharmaceutical interventions such as masks and physical distancing,” the editorial said.
“The epidemic in India is far from over, with a potentially huge burden of mortality and morbidity to come unless public health measures are used and adhered to. Without clear and honest communication of the risks of Covid-19 to the population, stemming the epidemic will be impossible,” it added.
Lancet also raised concerns for the way Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has pictured the COVID-19 situation in the country.
However, the editorial also praised the early impose of lockdown in the nation by the central government and their efforts in the vaccine making.
