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Why children are getting more infected by Covid during 3rd wave: Experts answer

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Why children are getting more infected by Covid during 3rd wave: Experts answer

Children were the least affected group in the first two waves of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, but now they are increasingly infected with Omicron variants in the third wave. Experts say more data from India is needed to determine whether the infection rate in India has increased. Speaking at a workshop organised by AIIMS on managing children with Covid-19, Professor Dr Rakesh Lodha, Director of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at AIIMS Delhi, said there are many possible reasons why children are often affected – the more contagious Omicron being the main one.

In addition to this, lowered alerts, fully unlocked states, mass gatherings, non-observance of distancing, and masks are among the reasons for the vulnerability.

Dr Lodha said there had not been a significant increase in the number of infected children, adding that the absolute number was proportional to the increase in the number of cases.

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So far, children are somewhat protected from Covid because there are fewer children with comorbidities. In addition, children respond to the virus in better ways. However, Omicron has become measles-like with an R-value of around 10 (global). “Omicron is clearly more contagious and runs counter to the value of R nought, which gives an idea of ​​how contagious it is, how easily it spreads. Various groups estimate it to be more contagious than delta and the original virus. It is believed to be more than 7, some groups Estimates are even closer to 10 or more. In this case, it’s close to measles, a highly contagious disease that we see in children,” Loha said.

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With a desire to win a trophy at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo puts an end to transfer speculations, saying, “It’s hard to compete with Al-Hilal but.”

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With a desire to win a trophy at Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo puts an end to transfer speculations, saying, “It’s hard to compete with Al-Hilal but.”

Cristiano Ronaldo said it’s not easy in the Saudi Pro league to compete with the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but he is determined to win more titles.
Portugal star forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a hint that he won’t be leaving Al-Nassr anytime soon and is determined to win the trophy with the Saudi Pro League club. The 39-year-old’s contract at Al-Nassar will expire at the end of the season, and the speculations are rife that he might be searching for a new club for his next challenge in the winter transfer window.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner said that he is enjoying his life in Saudi and his family is also happy there.

“I’m happy and my family is happy. We started a new life in this beautiful country. Life is good, football is good. In terms of individual and collective, we are still there. We are still improving,” Ronaldo told the Saudi Pro League’s official media channels.

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Meanwhile, Ronaldo has failed to replicate the same success from his previous clubs at Al-Nassr in terms of silverware and said it’s not easy in the Saudi Pro league to compete with the likes of Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but he is determined to win more titles.

“It’s hard to compete with teams like Al-Hilal and Al-Ittihad, but we are still there, still pushing and fighting. Football is like that; you have good moments and bad moments. But, for me, the most important thing is to be professional, to push hard, respect the club, respect your contract and believe that things will change – for Al Nassr to try to win more titles,” he added.

The 39-year-old joined Al Nassr in December 2022 during the winter transfer window from Manchester United.

Ronaldo’s second spell at United ended in November 2022 following an explosive TV interview with presenter and journalist Piers Morgan. United terminated Ronaldo’s contract with the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, who was critical of the Glazer family owners, the standard of facilities at the club, and then-manager Erik Ten Hag.

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He has said that AFC Champions League is the one trophy on which he has set his eyes on.

“The [AFC] Champions League is something I want to win for the club. But the most important is to keep pushing and be professional,” he added.

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