"Paediatric Facilities Nowhere Close," Report Warns On 3rd Wave, Children

Monday, 23 August 2021Newsdesk

There is insufficient evidence to suggest a third Covid wave will affect children more than adults, the National Institute of Disaster Management has said, while warning there is still "cause for worry, if not panic" so long as they remain unvaccinated and existing medical facilities remain inadequate.

New Delhi, 23 August 2021

As per news report of NDTV, "Paediatric facilities - doctors and equipment, like ventilators and ambulances, are nowhere close to what may be required in case a large number of children become infected," the agency said. The NIDM also red-flagged the issue of co-morbidities (leading to weakened immune systems) among infected children, and said their vaccination must be an "immediate priority". Between 60 and 70 per cent of Covid-positive children have co-morbidities, according to Health Ministry data.

Source -NDTV