Healthcare experts are concerned about the sudden spike in the number of Covid-19 cases and deaths in several countries in spite of people having taken two doses of the vaccine. Experts are of the view that Covid-19 in India, which is at present in a controllable stage, may change anywhere between February and March 2022, and have cautioned the public to adhere to protocols as a routine practice.  

Dr Wiqar Shaikh, professor of medicine, Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, expressed concern regarding the sudden spike in cases in several countries. He said data from the website “Worldometer” revealed that on Monday (November 15), there were 425,691 new Covid-19 cases worldwide. Dr Shaikh added that of these, Europe contributed 252,061 cases, North America 77,102 cases, and Asia 80,817 cases, whereas South America, Africa and Oceania together contributed 14,711 new cases.