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For the moment, let us leave aside the twin issues of efficacy and side effects of the vaccine and concentrate on the issue of Covid 19 vaccination guidelines. We understand, doctors are stretched across the states. But, one cannot take chances while undertaking such a massive vaccination.
Deliberately exposing the young and healthy adults to the virus while protecting the vulnerable population is a morally repugnant as well as a costly (in terms of human lives) option, writes Debananda S Ningthoujam
In all, 6,614 more COVID-19 patients in the world succumbed to the illness on Sunday.
Random Musing: The column reviews the status of Covid-19 infections globally, the possible surge of cases in winter, the reported cases of Covid-19 re-infections, the possible delays in vaccine development and the Covid fatigue worldwide especially India (including Manipur).
"COVID-19 No Tolerance Fortnight" to begin from October 26 in Mizoram.
The initiative was carried out as an emergency response to COVID-19 pandemic in Churachandpur district as the district has registered 586 COVID-19 positive cases so far.
The state reported two more deaths and 249 new positive cases on Friday
Of the new cases, 19 COVID-19 positive cases were reported from East Khasi Hills district while one was reported from West Garo Hills.
Manipur reported 31 more COVID-19 positive cases on Tuesday.
The 55 new cases included 31 from Thoubal, 12 from Leimakhong Garrison Kangpokpi, six from Imphal West, three from Kakching and one each from Kamjong, Tengnoupal and Ukhrul.
The Imphal Free Press had suggested that health officials should come clean on the actual scenario of the pandemic in Manipur, including the districts.
Covid-19 is here to stay, and transmission from persons with no travel history has begun. So, the time has come for health officials to come clean with the facts of the emerging situation.
While the number of positive cases rose to 2015, the active and recovered cases stood at 631 and 1,384 respectively.
As many as 85 more patients were discharged after they were found COVID-19 free on RT PCR test.
All, except one volunteer from ITI quarantine centre, Lilong, Thoubal, are returnees from other states.
The state reported 28 new COVID-19 positive cases on Wednesday
Manipur reported 46 new COVID-19 positive cases, taking the total tally to 1,672 out of which, 652 are active and 1,020 are recovered cases.
The restriction areas covers up to the approach road connecting the main entrance of the battalion in the North, IVR connection Mongsangei Makha Leikai and Mayai Lambi road in the South, Mongsangei ground in the East and Indoor Hall and Gym of the battalion in the West.
As many as 74 COVID-19 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours since Sunday after they were found COVID-19 free on RT PCR test.
A total of 16 new COVID-19 positive cases were reported on Sunday while 53 patients were discharged in the last 24 hours after they were found COVID 19 free on RT PCR test.
