The U.K. strain is a matter of concern even though experts say it is less virulent. Pandemic protocols must take precedence above all else,” said Dr. Koushik Chaki, a founding member of the West Bengal Doctors’ Forum. West Bengal, so far, has seen the death of 85 doctors due to the pandemic. “The U.K. strain is more infectious but not more lethal. The general population should maintain social distancing and use masks for a reasonable period of time — vaccine or no vaccine,” he said.

Source: The Hindu December 31, 2020 20:10 UTC