Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy said
“The new Omicron variant is showing much milder symptoms, especially in vaccinated people. However, it is spreading very fast. If volumes rise exponentially as we are seeing, it will definitely stress the healthcare system and infrastructure and affect the most vulnerable – older individuals, unvaccinated population and people with comorbidities. The peak is most likely to hit by mid-February considering that omicron will be the most prevalent variant and having seen its transmissibility higher than Delta. The government imposing restrictions much earlier than we are hoping could help reduce the total numbers. We cannot be complacent. Please get yourself vaccinated as soon as you can if you are eligible for it.”
