Numbers show there is no cause of alarm because more children are not infected with covid
After the second wave of Covid saw its peak, rumors that children might be most affected during the spread of the third wave.
However, now, from the center to the expert to consensus experts is that there is no scientific evidence in this matter.
Over the past few days, news reports claim more children are Coronavirus contractors in the city.
However, data is contrary to the report.
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According to statistics accessed by Bangalore Mirror, 510 young patients in the age group 0-19 were contracted by Covid-19 between July 22-31 and 505 between August 1 to 10.
At an average of 50 children were infected every day.
Compared to the overall Covid-19 case in other age groups, 13.3 percent of cases reported every day are young patients under the age of 19.
BBMP Special Commissioner (Health), D Randeep, said: “We do not see an increase in infection in children.
Absolute numbers will not reflect the actual picture.
In addition, no hospital indicates more child admissions.”
Randeep clarified that there was a zero pediatric death in Bengaluru in the last 10 days.
Strengthen Randeep Statement, Dr.
Rakshay Shetty, Head, Child Intensive Care Services, Rainbow Children Hospital, Marathahalli, said: “We have not observed the resurrection of the Covid-19 pediatric case lately.
I think it’s important not to fall in love with rumors.
Let’s We continue the ongoing aggressive vaccine drive and follow the necessary prevention measures.
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Dr.
Vikram Sakleshpur Kumar, Professor of Pediatric, Subbaiiah Institute of Medical Sciences, Shivamogga, added: “The number of cases in children has more or less remain the same.
There is no drastic increase.
In fact, there are no cases of acute covid in children.”
Meanwhile, the Covid case saw a slight increase in Karnataka with 1,826 new cases including 377 in Bengaluru.
Dakshina Kannada has the highest Covid case in the state with 422.
The increase in cases is partly due to an increase in testing as 1.67 lakh tests carried out in one day compared to 1.2 lakh the previous day.
4 Covid Crore tests in Karnataka so far
With 1.67,237, Karnataka reached a milestone, did 4 cumulative 4 crore covid tests, to date.
In fact, Covid testing began in Bengaluru on February 2, 2020 with five samples tested in NIV-Bengaluru and VRDL units in the Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute (BMCRI).
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With the soaring number of Covid cases in Karnataka, 3338 Swab Collection Center (SCCS), both the government (2717) and the private sector (621) was established to meet the alleged needs of testing cases.
At present, the total real-time polymerase chain testing capacity (RT-PCR) is 1,83,180 – (1,05,800 government) and (77,380 private) – samples per day.
“The laboratory is also directed through the RT-PCR engine mobilization and the procurement of automatic RNA extraction machines with higher output capacities.
Initially, around 10 to 12 government laboratories had RT-PCR testing facilities added to 53 laboratories now with a total of 103 RNA extractors and 132 RT-PCR machines in the hands of increasing test capacity to 1,05,800 per day “, said a health official.
Then, multi-tier testing strategies such as fast antigen testing, RT-PCR, True-Nat (both screening & confirmation) and CB-NAAT testing is included to achieve maximum testing capacity.
