The second wave of covid-19 has increased unduly. Though Telangana government didn’t announce lockdown during this phase, supply of vaccine has came as a savior to salvage this situation. However, few experts iterate, we should not rely on vaccine alone as it would just reduce the severity of virus infection and hence recommend to continue following safety measures.
“In the current situation where the second stage of the corona is booming, it is mandatory for all people to wear a mask, wash their hands, and maintain physical distancing. If you want a new year free from the presence of corona, you should stay away from mass gathering events such as houses, meetings and weddings that spread the virus”, says Public Health Foundation of India president Dr kesrinathreddy. Nowadays it is suggested that it is better to wear glasses that completely protect the eyes as there are chances that virus enters the body through the eyes.
He said the infection was more likely to spread to others through microscopic droplets (traveling in the air) emitted by patients than by touching the surface of any objects or equipment. The spread of the virus had increased again due to increased careless attitude among the public since January as cases were declining.
When questioned if vaccine could curb virus, he affirmed vaccine alone is not enough to control the virus. Just depending on the vaccine and continuing to carry out mass activities without mask would spread the virus. Hence, it is recommended for everyone to continue wearing mask.
“If we are to celebrate the 75th Independence Day in 2022 freely without fear of the virus, we must act with full discipline in terms of public health measures and vaccinations. I am confident that all those over the age of 35 will receive the vaccine by August 15 this year”, hoped Kesrinathreddy.
What care need to be taken for eyes to avoid contracting covid-19 ?
The corona virus can spread through the eyes, similarly as through the mouth or nose. At the point when somebody who has Covid coughs, sniffles, or talks, infection particles can splash from their mouth or nose onto your face. You are probably going to inhale these little drops in through your mouth or nose. In any case, the drops can likewise enter your body through your eyes. Eventually you get tainted by contacting your eyes in the wake of touching something that has the infection on it.
It very well may be feasible for Covid to cause a pink eye disease (conjunctivitis), yet this is uncommon. In the event that you have pink eye, don’t panic. Basically call your ophthalmologist to tell them and adhere to their directions for care.
Remember that whether pink eye is brought about by an virus or bacteria, it can spread in the event that somebody contacts that tacky or runny release from the eyes, or contacts objects infected by the release.
Substituting glasses over contact lenses could offer as a layer of protection. There’s no strong proof that wearing contact lenses increases your risk of coronavirus infection. But contact lens wearers touch their eyes more than the average person. Hence people with contact lenses are being advised to switch to goggles.
In addition doctors recommend avoiding rubbing your eyes, washing the hands regularly, practicing self hygiene and social distancing could reduce the danger of contracting covid infection.