Preventive vaccination, data analysis, behavioural changes crucial, say epidemiologistsRecurring waves of coronavirus infections are inevitable if existing practices such as expanding India's vaccination drive and following COVID protocol are not adhered to, say experts. We should be prepared for new waves and COVID appropriate behaviour and vaccine upgrades are the way forward,” he added. ‘Not inevitable’Gautam Menon, modeller and Professor, Ashoka University said he believed a 'third wave' wasn't inevitable. Shahid Jameel, virologist and advisor to the Indian Scientists SARS-COV2 Genome Consortium (INSACOG), however, said waves would keep happening until actions were taken. We should be testing the India variants against vaccines, in labs and in real world settings.”

Source: The Hindu May 09, 2021 13:18 UTC