With over 1 billion vaccinated across India, the COVID-19 pandemic still threatens society. Witnessing a great rise in coronavirus cases, individuals are compelled to mask up, maintain social distance and observe COVID-19 appropriate protocol to curb the spread of this noxious virus.
MediBuddy, a digital healthcare platform based in India, witnessed an increase of 67 per cent in its online COVID-related expert online doctor consultation. Mumbai, Kochi, NCR, Bengaluru followed by Chennai, Hyderabad and Dehradun are among the top cities to approach the company for their COVID-related queries. Their RTPCR testing rates also shot up to 84 per cent.
Similarly, ‘At home COVID-care’ including delivery of medicines to one’s doorstep and other such services, increased by 41 per cent. Although the figure of those infected with the virus is on the rise, it is safe to say that due to the effective vaccines majority of Indians are either asymptomatic or facing milder symptoms. Moreover, the hospitalization and death rates are relatively low as compared to the pre-vaccine times. It is recommended that individuals above 18 and those eligible should receive the precautionary booster dose at the earliest.
Commenting on the same, Satish Kannan, Co-founder and CEO, MediBuddy, said, “The sudden increase in COVID cases is a cause of concern. It is critical for everyone, to take booster shots and preliminary medications at home to boost immunity and take the required precautions to stay safe from this deadly virus."
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