What Serosurveys tell us about India's COVID-19 caseload
According to official reports, COVID-19 has infected 8.41 million Indians as of November 2020. Molecular diagnostics tests (RT-PCR/TruNat/CBNAAT) and rapid tests (antigen) have so far been used for testing active infections. However, experts argue that this number may be an under-reporting of the true disease burden.
In fact, results of serosurveys across the country indicate a serious gap between the estimated number of cases and reported number of cases.
This video explains in brief what Serosurveys are and how they can help us tailor our public health response to COVID-19.
For more details, check out our discussion document here.
How to Vaccinate India against COVID-19?
Acquiring and deploying the COVID-19 vaccine is going to be a major challenge in India, given its population and public health infrastructure. But we have a plan. Watch the video to learn more.
For a detailed account of our recommendations, read our discussion document here.
Reopening Schools in India post-COVID
Keeping schools shut is impacting the overall development of
children and taking a toll on parents, who are working at home and taking care of young children.
In this context, various state governments are considering restarting schools for the new academic year.
But, is that the right step?
Do we have other better options?
In this video, we give some recommendations regarding the same.
Check out our policy advisory here.