Second Wave Of COVID-19

 We’ve all heard by now that COVID-19’s second wave has arrived. According to the most recent coronavirus news, some states has reinstated COVID restrictions, and vaccination has been increase to allow more people to receive the COVID vaccine as early as possible. The increase in cases in India rises unexpectedly in second wave of COVID-19, and many people are still casual about it.

What is the second wave and what caused it?

COVID-19 cases first appeared in India in March 2020, and the number of cases continued to rise until September 2020. After September, the first wave of COVID cases started to decline and less incidents were registered. Just a few cases have been registered across India by the beginning of 2021, and normal life had nearly been restored. However, from February onwards, cases began to rise exponentially, and in 1 month (February to March) we recorded as many cases as in 6 months of 2020. This is the second wave because it is the second time that COVID cases are on the rise.

However, cases started to grow rapidly from February onwards, and we reported as many cases inside one month (February to March) as we did in the first six months of 2020. This is the second wave since COVID cases are on the rise for the second time. The actual cause of the current phase is unclear, but it is prompted by just few new coronavirus variants, including the UK virulent strain.

2 other reasons why the second wave has spread like wildfire are –

People’s apathy towards COVID-19 precautions like not wearing masks, not washing hands, not using sanitizers. (pandemic fatigue)

Large-scale congregations especially during the election season and for certain ceremonies.   

Second Wave Of COVID-19

Why is the second wave so concerning?

The secondary coronavirus wave is concerning because the current mutant SARS-COV strain is highly infectious and has learned to evade our antibodies. And those in the 18-45 age range, who are supposed to be immune, are vulnerable. The COVID-19 extremely has been assigned to this category. They are the ones who would spend the most time in public. And once they get home with the infection, it spreads quickly.

Are the symptoms of the second wave COVID infection the same?

Even though second wave of COVID-19 strains are associated with new symptoms, this does not rule out the presence of old symptoms. Fever, body aches, loss of smell/taste, soreness or dryness in the mouth, runny nose, and cough are all symptoms of COVID infection. Solitary symptoms, on the other hand, can be perplexing at this time.

Conjunctivitis

Vomiting

Fatigue

Body ache

Headache

Vomiting 

Loose Motion

How to keep ourselves safe from the new COVID-19 wave

The new double-mutated coronavirus too spreads through droplets from infected persons or through contact with contaminated surfaces. That is why the same precautions as before will help you now –

Since this virus spreads through contact and is very contagious, you should only go out when necessary. Stay home at least for the next four weeks which are very critical.

People who have to go out for work need to wear an N95 mask and a surgical mask over it. Stay masked the whole time you are outside. If the double mask seems too suffocating, wear the N95 masks

and a face shield. 

If you are travelling by cab, turn the AC off and wind the windows down to allow air circulation. The driver must wear a mask. 

Use the lift only when you have to, like when you have to reach the top floor of a multi-rise or you are physically not in a state to take the stairs. Lifts can easily spread COVID if an infected person uses

them. So, wear a mask inside the lift and do not talk to anyone else sharing the loft with you. 

Wear a double mask even if you are going out to your neighborhood grocery store. 

Sanitize your hands when you touch a high-contact surface or any object outside your home.

Wash your clothes and disinfect anything you were wearing/carrying when you went out. 

Go out only when absolutely necessary. 

Educate children because the new COVID-19 infects children. 

Get vaccinated as soon as you can. The COVID vaccine reduces the chances of getting infected and even if you do, the infection will not be serious.

If you notice anyone in your family or yourself showing the symptoms of COVID-19, practice home isolation and book a COVID test right away through Fyndhere app and contact your doctor even before the reports arrive. Observe the COVID-19 protocol at all times and for more information keep watching out Fyndhere.

Location: Tamil Nadu, India

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