Editor,
Evolution has once again triumphed as the cases of the new strain from China have raised alarm in India and parts of the world. At some point we have let our guard down, and this comes at a time of pre-Christmas celebratory mood across.
While social gathering is gaining momentum, fear should be the last to trickle into the psyche of the crowd, but neither should denial nor complacency rule the roost. As we are learning to live with the virus the need of the hour is proper surveillance, face masks, vaccines and following Covid appropriate behaviour.
Dr Jonathan Quick, in his book The End of Epidemics says proper communications, local engagement and consistent readiness are some tools in the box to aid us in the fight against any lethal disease or pandemic.
