Bengaluru: Even as Karnataka grapples with the second wave of Covid-19, an analysis by the Technical Advisory Committee said the state is likely to face the third wave of infections in October-November 2021.
The second wave will flatten by July after peaking in May only to recur by October 2021.
According to TAC chief Dr MK Sudarshan, the younger population would be affected the most by the third wave as they would be unvaccinated. “Fully vaccinated senior citizens would be safe by then. Those below 18 years would be most vulnerable,” he said.
After each wave flattens, we have seen a resurgence in other countries too. It’ll take 90-120 days after the wave flattens for the virus resurgence,” said Dr CN Manjunath, head, Covid-19 expert committee and nodal officer for Covid testing in the state.
Karnataka’s experience, and that of European countries, shows that the third wave will be definitely there and preparation to tackle it must be taken seriously, say experts. Covid-appropriate behaviour like mask usage, maintaining physical distance, avoiding crowds and hand hygiene, apart from vaccination, must be given utmost priority, they say. (Agencies)
